DOLA — While the annual report card from the Ohio Department of Education provides some important data to districts, it is only one of many tools needed by educators to meet the needs of the students and give an accurate picture of the district’s progress for its residents, said Hardin Northern Superintendent Jeff Price.

McGUFFEY — The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of hazing or bullying at the Upper Scioto Valley Schools. According to a press release from Sheriff Keith Everhart, his office is conducting a criminal investigation in the alleged incident which involves “multiple students.”

ADA — Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada faces a total of $65,187 in federal fines after one of its employees suffered a partial finger amputation in June. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the employee suffered the injury at the football factory while performing troubleshooting activities on equipment when it was not locked out.

ADA -- A ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 to dedicate the Baker Commons area at Ohio Northern University in honor of President Emeritus Kendall Baker and former ONU first lady Toby Baker.

DUNKIRK — The Baylifft Gym and Box will be celebrating its open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 23535 TR 68, Dunkirk. Visitors may tour the facility during the open house, which will include give-aways, hourly drawings, door prizes and other special activities.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21 Ada Board of Education – 5:30 p.m., board of education office; regular meeting followed by planning session

The Hardin County Engineer’s Department announced today it would be closing Co. Rd. 90 between Ohio 235 and Co. Rd. 45 for six weeks to replace a bridge.

Suspicious vehicle reports were received in the 200 block of Henry Street and at Market and North streets. A vehicle was reported entered overnight at 661 N. Detroit St. Nothing was reported taken.

FOREST — The Forest Police Department reported the following activity for August. Officers responded to a fire alarm at the Methodist Church in the 100 block of E. Dixon St. It was found to be a false alarm.

A quick burst of rain Tuesday morning overwhelmed the catch basins in Kenton and turned streets into rippling streams. A spot at the bottom of the hill on East Columbus Street collected the water and forced motorists to reduce their speed or spray the oncoming traffic.