ADA — Jim Meyer never thought he’d be a village administrator, let alone retain the job in Ada for four-plus decades. But 43 years and countless projects later, he’s ready to hang it up.

The Kenton Board of Education approved a three-year contract with the district’s teachers during a special meeting Wednesday night. The agreement with the Kenton Education Association will run from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019.

Kenton City Schools will have a nurse and social worker at all of its buildings thanks to a grant received by Health Partners of Western Ohio. Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski reported at Wednesday’s special school board meeting that the health agency learned it was approved for the program earlier this month.

DOLA — Hardin Northern, as part of a consortium led by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center, was awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Education’s Straight A grant. Hardin Northern Superintendent Jeff Price reported the news of the grant to the school board at its regular meeting on Wednesday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio State University drum major instructor accused of raping a female student was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery and apologizing to the victim in court.

The Hardin County Commissioners aren’t required to have their 2017 budget finalized for at least six months. However, the commissioners learned Tuesday from Auditor Mike Bacon that when the time comes to consider the next budget, they will have to keep in mind one potential loss in revenue next year and beyond.

Noting significant progress in removing the junk cars and solid waste from a Dudley Township property within the last week, the Kenton-Hardin Health Board extended the deadline for the owner to complete the cleanup project by another 30 days.

FINDLAY — A Forest woman was killed and five people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident in Hancock County’s Delaware Township on Tuesday morning.

FOREST — The Village of Forest will honor three people who have dedicated endless hours to the community during the Tree Town Festival parade on July 8.

Kenton will realize big savings from a switch in insurance providers. Safety Service Director Jim Hites reported at Monday night’s City Council meeting that following a review of insurance coverage, Kenton is switching to Stolly Insurance of Lima for its property, vehicle and liability coverage.