ALGER — The squabble which began at the Alger council meeting earlier this month between council and the board of public affairs continued Monday where it had left off. During the Dec. 4 meeting, council discussed reducing the rate of compensation for the board from $75 to $50 per meeting. The board meets twice a month.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale board member Michelle Courtad asked those giving reports to add something that they’re thankful for in the spirit of the holiday season at Monday night’s regular board meeting, For technology director John DeMotte, that included the wealth of new technology available at Riverdale to its students, and that the school’s outdoor digital sign has been working well for about six months straight after prior repeated problems.

Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club sponsors both the Helen Mabrey Shoe Fund and Sock and Slipper Christmas tree and Santa Train. The club has asked for help in donating for both and is lucky for added support from Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimists, Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International from both Hardin and Wyandot Counties, and the public.

Looking for a job and don’t know where to start? Join OhioMeansJobs Hardin County for an orientation and learn how the agency can assist people in their job search.

TUESDAY, DEC. 19 Ada council – 6:30 p.m., council chambers

No injuries were reported as a result of a structure fire that occurred this morning at 694 Goodin St. in Kenton. Kenton Fire Department firefighters were dispatched at 5:33 a.m. to a report of light smoke coming from the structure, owned by John Whitaker and being rented by Jason Doster.

The Hardin County Clerk of Courts legal and title offices, along with Hardin County Probate and Juvenile Courts and Life Works will close at noon on Friday.

A report was received of a theft from the Mary Lou Johnson – Hardin County District Library. It was reported that four juvenile suspects had damaged the metal cigarette ashtrays that were attached to the building.

Chances are, if you’ve visited Hardin Memorial Hospital on a Friday or Saturday in the past 14 years, you’ve been greeted with a hello and a friendly smile belonging to Shirley Gillen.

AJ Stanfield gets some shopping assistance from Deputy Cory Kellum during the fifth annual Shop With A Cop program at Kenton’s Walmart on Saturday.