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Stand Your Ground Defense Leads to Not Guilty Verdicts in McCafferty Case: Guilty of Tampering with Evidence

The Stand Your Ground defense worked for Andrew McCafferty. He was found not guilty of charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, and felonious assault. McCafferty, however, was convicted of both counts of tampering with evidence. Those charges were connected to the disposal of the knife and Collins' cell phone. While there was no disputing that McCafferty stabbed James Collins to death in the early morning hours of October 1, 2025, in Mt. Victory, they believed McCafferty had a right […]

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UPDATED: McCafferty Trial Continues Toward Jury Deliberation in Hardin County

**Updated: As of around 4pm today, 02/05/26, the jury is currently deliberating.** The trial of Andrew McCafferty in Hardin County is nearing its conclusion. After both the defense and prosecution rested their cases, the State delivered its first closing statement this morning. McCafferty, a Mount Victory man, is facing charges of aggravated murder, murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence. He is accused of stabbing James Collins to death in Mount Victory on October 1, […]

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Ridgemont Staff Spring Into Action to Help Residents After Smoke Spotted at Home

Ridgemont Local Schools shared an update with families and the community following an incident that occurred while K–2 students were returning from a field trip today.K-2 students attended a performance of The Little Mermaid at the Holland Theatre in Bellefontaine. While returning to school, Ridgemont bus drivers noticed what appeared to be a house with smoke coming from the roof area. Acting quickly, they stopped and alerted the occupants. A small group of bus drivers and teachers assisted in helping […]

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Kenton City Schools Art Students Explore Stained Glass Techniques in Hands-On Workshop

Kenton City Schools On Friday, January 30, Kenton City Schools advanced art students took part in a stained glass workshop led by Windknolls Stained Glass. Students selected from a wide variety of precut glass colors and received hands-on instruction in wrapping each piece with foil tape and soldering the sections together. They learned techniques for creating smooth, even solder lines at each joint. Kenton City Schools After cleaning their finished pieces, students could choose to apply a black patina to […]

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Bluffton Student Senate Presidential Candidates to Debate at Forum

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Candidates for Bluffton University’s Student Senate president will participate in a Presidential Debate Forum at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Yoder Recital Hall. Candidates will discuss campus issues, respond to questions and share their leadership visions for the student body. The Forum is free and open to the public.

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Governor DeWine Celebrates New Department of Youth Services Career Technology Center 

(CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) Director Amy Ast Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new career technology center at Ralph C. Starkey High School on the campus of DYS's Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility.  The career technology center offers educational and vocational opportunities for justice-involved youth at the facility. "All kids deserve the opportunity to live up to their full potential, including the justice-involved youth at DYS," said Governor DeWine. "The […]

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New Family Medicine Hospitalist Joins the OhioHealth Physician Group Primary Care Kenton

Abhishake Kaapuraala KENTON, Ohio – OhioHealth is pleased to announce the addition of Abhishake Kaapuraala, MD, a family medicine hospitalist, to the OhioHealth Physician Group (OPG) Primary Care Kenton Office. The office is located in the medical office building behind OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital at 75 Washington Boulevard Suite 103 Kenton, OH, 43326. Dr. Kaapuraala brings a wealth of experience in rural and family medicine, having practiced across various locations and healthcare settings. "Dr. Kaapuraala's extensive background in family medicine and […]

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Benjamin Logan Students Advance to Regional Science Day After Strong Showing at Local Competition

BELLEFONTAINE, OH — Benjamin Logan High School hosted its annual Local Science Day on February 3, 2026, showcasing 18 student-led research projects. By the conclusion of the event, 10 projects earned the prestigious “Superior” rating, qualifying those students to compete at the Regional Science Day held at Ohio Northern University on March 21, 2026. “These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their research,” said Spencer Reames, Benjamin Logan High School science teacher. The projects receiving Superior ratings were: Osmosis with […]

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