ADA — With nearly 18 years of financial experience, Kim Light has taken the reins as the treasurer of the Ada School District. Hired on Dec. 1, 2015 as Ada’s associate treasurer, Light obtained her treasurer’s license and officially began as treasurer for the district on June 1.

There was a variety of entertainment options during the annual Cruise-In on Saturday sponsored by St. John’s Evangelical Church in Kenton.

Most people who knew Becky Clary as a young girl would not have thought her to be unusual. In fact, many of her classmates might not remember her sitting across from them.

When Grant Butler needed a service project as part of his quest to become an Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America, he turned his focus to his home in Kenton.

Many times the A.L.I.C.E. training regarding surviving an attack by an intruder is thought of as being offered to students and teachers in the public schools. But area business owners were encouraged to think outside the box and develop plans in preparation for an attack on their staff or customers.

Commercial truck driver Kenny Kenney of Huber Heights returns to his truck to wait for a wrecker, while a Hardin County deputy writes up a citation for him. Kenney had driven past the signs on Ohio 31 announcing the route was closed south of Mount Victory.

Lucky Lady’s Primitive Loft Expressions, located on U.S. 68 just north of Kenton, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and open house Wednesday afternoon.

The location which formerly housed Espy Elementary School could potentially see new life temporarily next year. The building was demolished last year after the elementary schools in Kenton were moved to a new building and the land that remained was sold to Russ Cahill.

Prior to last summer, the Ohio State University Extension hadn’t had any interns helping provide programming and services. However, after job-shadowing Extension 4-H director Mark Light for a day last winter, Tina Hiller asked Light if he ever needed summer help.