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Superior Foundation Announces Eighth Year of Scholarship Program

LIMA, OH—The Superior Foundation is pleased to announce that it has approved $30,000 in funding to award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring. Any Superior Credit Union member who meets the scholarship eligibility requirements is welcome to apply.  “In the last seven years, we have awarded more than $200,000 in educational scholarships for college students,” said Kelsey Joseph, Board Vice-Chair. “As an organization, we believe education is the key to a bright future. This scholarship program has allowed us […]

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Victims Identified in Fatal Marion Residential Fire

The Pleasant Township Fire Department, in coordination with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, is continuing its investigation into a residential structure fire that claimed two lives early Friday morning. The victims have been identified as 72-year-old Joyce Eblin and 4-year-old Evelyn Harter. The family has requested privacy at this time, as they grieve this immense loss. The cause and origin of the blaze remain under active investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau (FEIB). […]

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Lima Man Among Those Granted Execution Reprieve by DeWine

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following reprieves of execution this past Friday: Gerald Hand, who was scheduled to be executed on June 17, 2026.  The new date of execution has been moved to April 18, 2029. Danny Lee Hill, who was scheduled to be executed on July 22, 2026.  The new date of execution has been moved to July 18, 2029. Cleveland R. Jackson, who was convicted for the 2002 murders of 17-year-old […]

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4-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed in Marion County Fire

The Pleasant Township Fire Department, in coordination with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal, is currently investigating a residential structure fire that resulted in two fatalities early Friday morning. According to a release from Pleasant Township Fire Department Chief Clint Caterbury, emergency crews were dispatched at around 3:30 this (Friday January 30) morning to 837 Marion Cardington Road East following reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, responders encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the residence. Despite aggressive suppression and […]

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Hardin Northern FCCLA Students Selling Carnations February 2–9

Hardin Northern Local School District Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students at Hardin Northern are selling carnations. Orders will be taken February 2 through February 9. Carnations are $2, and the color choices are red, pink and white. They will be delivered at the end of the day on Wednesday, February 11. For more information and a link to place an order, visit the Hardin Northern Local School District Facebook page.

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Kenton City Schools Seeking Substitute Staff for Multiple Positions

The Kenton City School District is looking to fill several substitute positions. They are in need of Bus Driver, Cafeteria, Custodian, Educational Assistant and Teacher substitutes. If you are interested, email Linda Dickerson at dickersonl@kentoncityschools.org. You can also pick up an application at the Board of Education office, 222 West Carrol Street in Kenton.

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Findlay Police Chief James Mathias to Retire After 36 Years in Law Enforcement

City of Findlay- Mayor's Office The City of Findlay announced that Police Chief James Mathias will be retiring effective June 12 this year after a 36-year career in law enforcement, including 31 years of service with the City of Findlay. He was sworn in with the Upper Sandusky Police Department in 1990, serving until 1995, and joined the Findlay Police Department later that year. Throughout his career with the City of Findlay, Chief Mathias served in numerous leadership roles, including […]

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Riverdale Reschedules 5th Grade Musical for February 4 and 5

Riverdale Local Schools Riverdale has announced a new date for the 5th Grade musical, which was postponed due to the weather. Matinee performances will now be held at 2pm Wednesday and Thursday, February 4 and 5. The evening show will start at 7pm Thursday the 5th. Students should arrive in the cafeteria at 6:40 pm for the evening show.

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Ada Elementary Students Compete in Annual SOUPER Bowl Challenge

Ada Bulldogs Ada Elementary students are once again teaming with the United Way of Hardin County for the annual SOUPER Bowl Challenge. Students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are competing to bring in canned and non-perishable food items. The class that collects the most items will win a pizza party. The food collected will go to local food banks and homeless shelters. Donations are being accepted now through Friday, February 6.

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