Marion Palace Theatre to Hold Auditions for Disney’s Aladdin JR. August 16

Marion Palace Theatre to Hold Auditions for Disney’s Aladdin JR. August 16

Marion, OH – The Marion Palace Theatre is excited to announce open auditions for its upcoming Jr. Palace Production of Disney's Aladdin JR., the magical musical adventure based on the beloved Disney film and Broadway production. Filled with unforgettable songs, colorful characters, and plenty of theatrical magic, this family favorite offers young performers the opportunity to bring one of Disney's most cherished stories to life on the historic Palace stage. Director Kristi Wink invites boys and girls ages 8 and […]

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Ray Brown Memorial Park Featured in Hardin County Tourism Spotlight

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Tourism Spotlight on the Ray Brown Memorial Park in Alger. This vibrant community space serves as a dedicated tribute to Alger High School graduate Ray Brown, a premier Negro League pitcher who led the Homestead Grays to eight pennants and threw a legendary one-hitter in the 1944 Negro World Series. After a multi-year collaboration between the Hardin County Historical Museums, the Village of Alger, and […]

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Hardin County Back to School Bash Set for August 8

St John's Kenton, Ohio The 2026 Hardin County Back to School Bash is scheduled for August 8. It will start at 4:00 that Saturday afternoon. This event offers free school supplies, food, and entertainment. The back to School Bash will be held at Wharton Memorial Park in Kenton. St. John's Church in Kenton is collecting donations during the month of July for the event. July Mission of the MonthSchool Supplies:Collecting 12 ct. boxes of pencils & 24 ct. boxes of […]

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Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday Returns August 7-9

Ohio's 2026 Sales Tax Holiday will take place from August 7-9. This is an opportunity to do back-to-school shopping and buy essential items completely tax-free. This is on clothing priced at $75 or less per item, school supplies priced at $20 or less per item and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less per item. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance has posted a link on its Facebook where you can check out all the rules, exclusions, and […]

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Lima Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Crash at Cable Road Intersection

A Lima man was seriously injured after his bicycle was struck by a car Tuesday morning at the intersection in Lima. According to the report from the Lima Police Department, 63-year-old Troy Terhark attempted to cross Cable Road from a stop sign on Carolina Avenue, and his bicycle was struck by a southbound car being driven by 42-year-old Matthew Gogley, of Lima. Terhark was transported to St. Rita's Medical Center. A nursing staff member advised a police officer that his […]

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Findlay Man Succumbs to Injuries Following E-Bike Accident

A Findlay man who was involved in an E-Bike accident early this past Monday morning in that city has died. According to a release from the Findlay Police Department, Daniel Martin died Tuesday from injuries he suffered in the accident. Martin lost control of the bike while traveling north in an alley at just past midnight Monday in the 700 block of Frazer Street in Findlay. The bike went off the left side of the alley and struck a fence.

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Former Kenton Resident Faces September Trial on Rape Charges in Marion County

A former Kenton resident was indicted earlier this year by a Marion County Grand Jury on three counts of rape, and the victim was listed as being under 13 years of age. Tyeson Hurt, now of Marion, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Originally his trial was scheduled for May, but according to court documents it has since been moved to September 22 in Marion County Common Pleas Court. It is anticipated to last for two days. A pretrial hearing […]

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Springfield Post investigating a non-injury single-engine airplane crash in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, July 20, just after 7:30 p.m., troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a non-injury single-engine airplane crash. The crash occurred at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH) on W. Blee Road in Green Township, Clark County.The preliminary investigation revealed a 1979 Piper Saratoga SP single-engine airplane, piloted by Michael Styles, 78, Dayton, was flying from Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (KMGY) to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. While landing, the Piper’s front landing gear potentially […]

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Registration Open for Revitalize Kenton Trivia Night on August 7

Revitalize Kenton: a community partnership Registrations can be made now for Revitalize Kenton's next Trivia Night on August 7. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 at the Elks Lodge in Kenton, and you do not need to be a member to attend. The cost is $20 per person, which includes snacks, 7 rounds of trivia and 2 drinks. For more information and to register, please click here.

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