A report was received of a dog barking continuously coming from the residence at 807 W. North St. It was later confirmed that approximately a month ago, another noise complaint was received at the residence.

Building foundation concerns have closed the building that houses Head Start in Kenton. Classes were out all of last week and the first few days of this week because of the issues at the 8-year-old building at 950 Kohler Street.

The United Way of Hardin County hit its 2017 campaign goal after all. Four weeks after the organization reported it had come up about $4,500 short of its $220,000 goal, additional checks were received to hit the target.

Repairs to the heating and air conditioning system at the Kenton Municipal Building could cost close to $200,000. That’s what members of City Council’s Finance Committee were told at their monthly meeting Monday night. Safety Service Director Jim Hites presented an estimated project cost of $196,740 from Garmann/Miller architects and engineers, for replacement of the rooftop air handling unit and temperature controls in the building.

ALGER — There could be a police officer patrolling the streets of Alger in the near future and he could be ticketing motorists at no cost to the village. Tyrone Sims and Robert Peters of Blue Line Solutions told council Monday evening they would provide a police cruiser, infrared camera and officer to the village to control speeders and crime within the community. “We pay their salary,” said Sims. “It sounds too good to be true.”

Kenton residents are expected to see a reduction in their monthly electric bill later this year. Auditor Brian Hattery said that is the result of a new three-year agreement with IGS Energy through the city’s electric aggregation program. He presented the information to City Council’s Finance Committee on Monday night.

DUNKIRK — The nuisance abatement process is underway by Dunkirk officials to secure an unsafe structure at 111 S. Main St. The brick structure is leaning and has been a safety hazard for some time, according to Dunkirk Fiscal Officer Phyllis Spencer. Village Solicitor Mark Schwemer said at Monday’s regular council meeting that once the nuisance letter has been sent …

What started as a part-time job to keep busy after retirement turned into a passion for Linda Iams. For 12 years, she has been the director of the Sullivan-Johnson Museum of Hardin County in Kenton.

A large crowd counts down as the giant Wilson football drops from where it is suspended by a crane Saturday evening in downtown Ada. Participants in the football festival came from throughout the state and surrounding area to watch the ball drop at midnight and welcome the start of Super Bowl Sunday.

Friday A report was received of a domestic situation at 398 E. Forest Road Apt. 65-F.