Hardin County law enforcement and prosecution soon could be on the cutting edge of technology in investigating crimes. Prosecutor Brad Bailey and Sheriff Keith Everhart presented plans for an electronics forensics lab to be located at the sheriff’s office during a meeting with county commissioners on Tuesday afternoon.

Four families near Murray Park on North Cherry Street in Kenton want to take an active role in keeping the park looking nice. The Parks and Recreation Commission, at its meeting Tuesday afternoon, gave the go-ahead to the proposal from Jesse Purcell.

FOREST — The village of Forest continues to face deficit spending as it enters the first two months of the new year. According to village records, the general fund ended 2013 with $376,343. That balance had fallen to $114,410 as 2016 came to a close, a decline of nearly $262,000.

RIDGEWAY — On short notice, the Village of Ridgeway was able to come together on the last weekend in February to help make the viewing and funeral of Ridgemont student Keegan McKee run smoothly. Mayor Kevin Howland explained at Tuesday’s village council meeting that the gathering saw a large turnout at the viewing, which started around 3 p.m. and had individuals there until nearly 3:30 a.m.

With the comfort of Kenton Municipal Building employees in mind, City Council approved funding for repair of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. During its regular meeting Monday night, council suspended rules requiring three readings and approved an additional appropriation of $238,505 for the work.

Apologies from elected officials aren’t the norm these days, but Kenton Auditor Brian Hattery stepped up to make one at Monday’s Kenton City Council meeting. He apologized for suggesting there was a loss in revenue from the water department of more than $120,000 annually during comments made at council’s Feb. 13 session.

McGUFFEY — A member of the McGuffey council has resigned and his replacement is being sought. Mayor Greg Howard announced Monday night that Tim Jordan had resigned due to job obligations. Those interested in applying for the seat should contact the village office, he said.

Since John Metcalf was little, he knew he wanted to work in the field of either electricity or electronics. Where he is now as CEO of Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative in Kenton, it’s the perfect complement of the two. “You couldn’t hardly create a job that I would like better than this,” Metcalf said.

BELLEFONTAINE — A Rushsylvania woman has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of her husband late Friday night. Rosalie Kennedy, 62, is being held in the Logan County Jail on a single murder charge for shooting and killing her husband, Gary L. Kennedy, 66.

By anyone’s definition, the 2017 United Way of Hardin County pledge campaign was a success. When the goal was established at $220,000, it may have seemed ambitious, but campaign co-chair Merleen Barnes reported at the organization’s annual meeting Thursday morning, the United Way received pledges of more than $227,000 to share with local agencies.