Flooding, sanitation issues discussed by Alger council ALGER — More than four inches of rain over the weekend brought several flooding and sanitation issues to the attention of the Alger Village Council at its meeting Monday evening. Mayor Von Summa reported he was assessing the damage and noticed the smell of sewage at some locations. Read More
Civic agenda: November 21, 2017 TUESDAY, NOV. 21 Ada council – 6:30 p.m., council chambers Read More
Kenton offices to close Kenton city offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 and 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. Read More
Police reports: November 21, 2017 The theft of cash and prescription pill bottles was reported from 124 N. Leighton St. A suspect has been named but not charged. A domestic disturbance was reported in the 400 block of Scott Avenue. Read More
Ault ending 30 years as Cessna Township trustee The end of 2017 will mark a full 30 years for Mike Ault as a Cessna Township trustee, after which time he’ll be stepping aside to allow someone else the same opportunity he once had to learn about local government. Mike is a fourth-generation Cessna Township trustee, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather George, grandfather Frank and father Virden. Read More
Holiday boxes Tanner Schinness, 5, assists his grandmother, Becky Black, in packing items in a box for the Blue Star Mothers to send to service men and women stationed overseas during the holidays. Read More
ONU prof., court official find opioid abuse linked to mental health issues ADA – Keith Durkin is a man on a mission. Durkin, professor of sociology at Ohio Northern University, has seen how drug use has ravaged the area during his seven years as a quality assurance specialist for the Hardin County Juvenile Court. Read More
Civic agenda: November 20, 2017 MONDAY, NOV. 20 Kenton Board of Education – 7 p.m., board of education office Read More
Kenton woman gets community service A Kenton woman was found guilty of one count of obstruction of justice in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Brittany Lee Tillman, 1037 S. Main St., Apt. C1, Kenton, pleaded guilty to the single charge and was sentenced to five years of community control by Judge Scott Barrett. Read More
Police reports: November 20, 2017 Friday Officers were dispatched to 433 E. North St. in reference to the theft of a bicycle. A report was received of a Walmart gift card being used for an unauthorized online purchase. Read More