Congressman expects ‘interesting discussion’ when Trump visits House When the U.S. House returns to session on Tuesday, Republicans have a big meeting on their agenda, according to Fifth District Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green. They will be meeting with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Read More
New activities along with old favorites set at Tree Town Festival FOREST — The 2016 Tree Town Festival is slated July 8, 9, and 10 in Gormley Park located on Mary Street in Forest. The festival is sponsored by the Forest Fire Department and Jackson Forest Emergency Medical Service. Read More
Lima Symphony Orchestra to perform patriotic music and more on ONU campus ADA — Join the Lima Symphony Orchestra for a free community concert on Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. on the campus of Ohio Northern University, Ada. This fun-filled family event will feature patriotic music, movie classics, popular tunes and a tribute to our armed services. Read More
Police Reports: June 30, 2016 Callers reported a burglaries by known suspects at 605 Henry St. and 5 Resch St. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office contacted the department with information that Michael Allen Cunningham, Bellefontaine, was ready for release from their jail. Read More
Meyer stepping down after 43 years as Ada administrator ADA — Jim Meyer never thought he’d be a village administrator, let alone retain the job in Ada for four-plus decades. But 43 years and countless projects later, he’s ready to hang it up. Read More
Kenton teachers, school board OK three-year pact The Kenton Board of Education approved a three-year contract with the district’s teachers during a special meeting Wednesday night. The agreement with the Kenton Education Association will run from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019. Read More
Two nurses, social workers coming to KCS through grant Kenton City Schools will have a nurse and social worker at all of its buildings thanks to a grant received by Health Partners of Western Ohio. Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski reported at Wednesday’s special school board meeting that the health agency learned it was approved for the program earlier this month. Read More
HN part of group awarded grant to help students land manufacturing jobs DOLA — Hardin Northern, as part of a consortium led by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center, was awarded funding through the Ohio Department of Education’s Straight A grant. Hardin Northern Superintendent Jeff Price reported the news of the grant to the school board at its regular meeting on Wednesday. Read More
RR crossing near R’way to get lights and gates COLUMBUS – The railroad crossing at Ohio 273 near Ridgeway will be getting mast-mounted flashing lights and roadway gates. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on Wednesday approved construction authorization from the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) directing the installation of the improvements. Read More
Civic agenda: June 30, 2016 SATURDAY, JULY 2 Hale Township trustees – 9 a.m., township hall Read More