FOREST — In May of 2014, Forest was preparing to open its swimming pool for the season when major physical concerns were discovered. The old pump house built under the concrete deck was collapsing. The walls had buckled several inches and the pool itself was considered unsafe for public use.

Two people were arrested and taken into custody by the Hardin County Crime Task Force while it was serving an arrest warrant Tuesday.

RIDGEWAY — Someone has been throwing objects into the Ridgeway sewer system and, if they are caught, will face criminal charges. Mayor Kevin Howland reported at Tuesday’s village council meeting that a blockage of the system was discovered at a manhole at the intersection of Hardin and South streets on the Logan County side of the village.

The Historic Courthouse District will contribute $6,000 toward initial costs for a downtown revitalization project in Kenton. Jacqualine Fitzgerald, Director of Community Development with the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, announced the donation at City Council’s meeting Monday night.

There’s good news for area motorists as Ohio 31 (South Main Street) at Letson Avenue in Kenton will reopen on Thursday. Kenton Safety Service Director Jim Hites announced the reopening of the road at City Council’s meeting Monday night.

The Hardin County Board of Elections will extend its hours today in recognition of it being the last day for people to register to vote in the Nov. 8 election. Director Sandra Bookmyer said the office will remain open today until 9 p.m.

McGUFFEY — The village of McGuffey should learn this month which of two options it will pursue in repairing its wastewater treatment plant.

After several years of working outside her native Hardin County, Jen Scott is proud to now be serving her community as investigator for the county prosecutor’s office. “I always wanted to return to my roots where I grew up and work,” Scott said. “I really like Hardin County. I like the people of Hardin County. There’s something to be said about the small-town farming community.”

ADA — From an educator’s perspective, this presidential election has been a gold mine for Jennifer Walton. The Ohio Northern University associate professor of communication studies and chair of media studies, teaches classes at the university on political campaigns.

The future of buildings facing each other on the southwest corner of Kenton’s square could be called “the tale of two buildings.” The first building, home to the new Table One restaurant, has suffered structural damage that has temporarily forced the closure of a establishment.