An assault was reported at Kenton High School.

MARION — In the 1990s, Hardin County was considering becoming the middle link between Marion and Allen counties in a project which would have transformed the abandoned Erie-Lackawanna railroad bed into a bicycle/hiking pathway. The issue grew controversial in Hardin County and eventually the local plans were dropped, but Marion County pressed on and today, what remains a line overgrown with vegetation in Hardin County, is a much-used economic and health boost to thousands of residents in Marion County.

Several local law enforcement agencies combined forces Wednesday in a “crime interdiction detail,” which focused on parts of Hardin County known for recent criminal activity. One suspect fled the scene in a vehicle and later on foot.

ADA — The Ohio Northern University Wind Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

ADA -- The Ohio Northern University Department of Music presents the Ohio Northern Symphony concert “Glory, War and Peace” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. The concert will feature a world premiere by guest composer Nathan Pangrazio.

Officers were dispatched to 622 W. Lima St. for a report of a domestic disturbance. Roger Hurley, same address, was later arrested for domestic violence.

ADA — An Ottawa firm has been hired to complete a feasibility study on improvements to the Ada Municipal Building. Technicon Design Group will be paid $11,500 to determine the best course of action to improve the daily operations of the police department and village administration.

Members of the Kenton girls basketball team presented towels to the Ridgemont Lady Gophers with the number 33 on them in memory of Ridgemont player Keegan McKee, who died in a car crash last week. The Gophers play their first game since the accident today at 6:15 p.m. against Lima Central Catholic at Bath High School. Submitted photo

France Lake at Kenton’s Saulisberry Park was alive this morning with the honking of geese who seemed to be enjoying the exceptionally warm February weather. The mercury is expected to push up near 70 degrees by Friday before falling to more seasonable levels for the weekend. Times photo/Dan Robinson

A phone tip was received of a 17-year-old female reported to be with a registered sex offender at his home. The juvenile was found and taken home. The specifics of the incident are currently under investigation.