A Kenton resident came before City Council on Monday night to express appreciation to two city police officers for helping him through a stressful time earlier this year. Howard Henderson said had a nervous breakdown and was drinking on Jan. 12 when he called a veterans crisis line because he was contemplating suicide. He said all the issues evolved from the death of his wife the previous year.

McGUFFEY — The Upper Scioto Valley Board of Education met for just over an hour Monday night, but within that time, it hired a superintendent, eliminated the positions of two athletic directors and heard an update on the phasing out of the midget football program.

McGUFFEY — The financial future of the Upper Scioto Valley School District has changed little since the last five-year forecast was approved in October, said Treasurer Stacy Gratz. Her report to the board shows USV ending the current fiscal year with a carryover of $5,255,206. Gratz's forecast shows the district spending more than it brings in through revenue sources starting in 2021 with no revenue added.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — As of fiscal year 2018, the Riverdale School District is sitting in good shape with a $3.3 million carryover, according to the five-year report presented to the school board Monday night by Treasurer Jodie Ribley.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 Hardin County Airport Authority – 4:30 p.m., airport Ridgeway council – 7 p.m., chambers

An officer was dispatched to 318 Letson Ave. in reference to a male with a bench warrant. Anthony Joseph Hites, LaRue, was located inside the residence and was arrested on a bench warrant out of Marion County. A vehicle theft was reported from 398 E. Forest Road.

Humbled and thankful. Those were the sentiments of the six new members of the Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame that were inducted on Saturday night during a banquet at Upper Scioto Valley High School.

As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Steve Gossard has always known he wanted to do something to help his fellow veterans. Now in his fifth year as executive director and Hardin County Veterans Service Officer, Steve does just that.

DUNKIRK — Blanchard Township/Dunkirk recycling will be held on Tuesday, May 14 and and Thursday, May 23 in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home. The recycling truck will be there between the hours of 9 to 11:30 a.m.

MONDAY, MAY 13 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers McGuffey council – 6 p.m., chambers