Kenton police Four calls were received reporting suspicious persons in the 500 block of E. North Street.

It may be April or later before local officers involved in a shootout are cleared to return to normal duty. Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart said today he is hoping not to wait that long. Steve Davis, of Kenton, allegedly wounded Police Officer Skyler Newfer on Feb. 6 and exchanged gunfire with one other officer and two deputies before he was shot and died.

Congressman Bob Latta paid a visit to Kenton High School government students on Thursday morning to talk about the importance of voting and being aware of local, state and national issues such as the national debt. Latta has served in Washington, D.C., since 2007 when he was elected to the House of Representatives.

ADA — The Ada School District’s development of a “common language” is serving as an inspiration for others to do the same. According to Ada Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Darmer, the County Design Team, a group led by the Auglaize County Educational Service Center that consists of teachers and administrators, is seeking to develop a common language across school districts.

DUNKIRK — The monthly supper at the Hardin Northern Community Center will be Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no charge for the supper but donations are accepted and appreciated.

MONDAY, FEB. 22 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers

LEXINGTON — Shots were not falling for Riverdale early, but eventually the Falcons got so many of them, they started going in and they ran away with a 53-25 victory against Fostoria in a Division III sectional semifinal Wednesday night at Lexington.

LIMA — Even though Upper Scioto Valley led Waynesfield-Goshen by 11 points at halftime of its Division IV sectional semifinal girls basketball contest at Bath High School on Wednesday night, the Rams did not feel good about how they played.

HARROD — Holly Wilson carried Hardin Northern offensively in the first quarter of its playoff opener Wednesday night. Marion Local adjusted in the second quarter, held the Polar Bears scoreless for the entire frame to open a big lead, and cruised to a 57-29 victory in a Division IV sectional semifinal.

WORTHINGTON — Kenton Middle School wrestler Noah Eikenbary won an Ohio Athletic Committee District title for the second year in a row Sunday. Eikenbary, seeded No. 1 at 172 pounds, pinned his first two opponents to reach the final.