Few high school graduates are prouder of their diploma than Julie Sparks. The Kenton resident’s quest to earn the honor began 16 years ago after she walked out of the doors at Kenton High School, claiming she was bullied by the students and staff.

A snowier winter has led to increased costs for snow and ice removal operations on state highways within Hardin County. According to an update from District 1 of the Ohio Department of Transportation, the total cost of winter operations in the county is $415,589 through Jan. 17.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale Elementary has announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year.

FOREST — The Village of Forest income tax is due no later than April 17. The village has mandatory filing.

THURSDAY, JAN. 18 Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District – 7 p.m., Alger squad house

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democratic candidate for Ohio governor selected a local government official with Democratic roots and appeal among rural Republican voters as her running mate. Former state lawmaker Connie Pillich said Thursday that Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer has the ability to speak for the difficulties faced by Ohio’s local communities.

Officers were called to Forest Court regarding a suspicious male who was standing at the entrance. Upon investigation, Steven Douglas Grindell, 115 N. Cherry St., was issued a summons for possession of drugs.

A Kenton man was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 68, about four miles north of Kenton. The victim, Joseph Wayne Hoey, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a release from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.

ADA – As the NFL playoffs continue, Ada will again have its own Super Bowl extravaganza. The second annual “Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival” on Feb. 3 will celebrate the village’s connection to the biggest football game of the year.

An Ada man facing sexual charges involving a minor has rejected a final offer in plea negotiations with the prosecutor’s office, opening the way for his trial to begin on Tuesday. Dennis Dellifield, 415 Willeke Avenue, Ada, is facing two charges each of attempted pandering obscenity involving a minor, a felony of the third degree; attempted pandering obscenity involving a minor (F5); attempted illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material (F3) and attempted illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material of performance, a misdemeanor in the first degree.