Two times, Kevin Rettig has tried to win Robert Cole Sprague’s seat representing the 83rd District in the Ohio House and twice he has failed. Rettig is hoping his third attempt will bring different results.

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating Hardin County resident Toni L. Schorr, 57, of rural Kenton. She was last seen Wednesday evening at her home at Co. Rd. 210 in McDonald Township. Schorr reportedly left her residence on foot and the sheriff’s office has been unable to locate her since. Those with information should …

Hardin County Dog Warden Tammy Ervin announced today a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who abused a small dog and then stuffed it into a mailbox has grown to $1,000. Most of the donations came in small amounts as a result of the story in Wednesday’s Kenton Times and postings on Facebook, said Ervin.

ADA — As students from Ada Schools were leaving at the end of classes Wednesday afternoon, the school received what Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger is calling a “suspicious phone call.” School officials notified the police department immediately of the bomb scare and all the buildings on the campus were evacuated as Ada PD officers and deputies from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the school.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale Middle School has announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2015-2016 school year.

BELLEFONTAINE — Benjamin Logan Middle School has announced its merit and honor roll for the second nine weeks of the 2015-2016 school year.

ADA — Ada High School will host a College Credit Plus and Credit Flex meeting on March 9 in the auditorium for parents and students attending Ada Jr./Sr. High School. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

LIMA — Rhodes State College is offering a basic police academy this summer. After successful completion of the police academy, students are qualified to take the required Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certification test to be a peace officer in Ohio.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Robert Sprague, R-Findlay, has announced information regarding the application process for the Local Government Safety Capital Grant. Initiated by the Ohio House of Representatives and included in the state operating budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, these grants can help to fund public safety projects in local communities throughout Ohio, including those in the 83rd Ohio House District.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Four students and a staff member from Riverdale were recognized at the district’s monthly board meeting on Monday. Selected as elementary students of the month were Eden Barnes and Sophie Weatherholtz.