Clerk of Courts says she’s running out of room for court records Space in the attic at the Hardin County Courthouse is getting hard to find. Clerk of Courts Carrie Haudenschield told the commissioners Tuesday that court records which can’t be destroyed are filling up all the available space in the attic and other areas used to house the records from domestic, civil and criminal cases. Read More
County rejects solar plan for Hardin Hills facility A proposal to install solar panels at Hardin Hills Health Center was rejected by the Hardin County commissioners Tuesday morning. Bill Bradish, an account manager with the Palmer Energy Company, presented the program to the commissioners. Read More
Ada council gets update on wastewater plan progress ADA — Key pieces of equipment are set to come online this month for the anticipated completion of the Ada wastewater treatment plant project. Read More
Rockin’ the test Upper Scioto Valley Elementary students were “Rockin’ the AIR Test” at a concert Monday to kick off state testing for students in grades 3-8. Read More
Police reports: April 5, 2016 A theft from a motor vehicle was reported at 96 Silver St. Crystal L. Albert, 723 W. North St., reported coins and tools stolen from her garage. Read More
Election board plans meeting The Hardin County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 in its office at the courthouse, and will be performing an audit of the 2016 primary election. Read More
Kenton panel hears water woes as part of rate hike study When Kenton water and sewer rates were analyzed in 2013, the independent firm conducting the survey recommended annual rate hikes to establish capital improvement and emergency funds. City Council didn’t follow the plan of the Rural Community Assistance Program, instead opting to raise water rates to meet expenses, while lowering sewer rates. Read More
Dunkirk discusses new signs DUNKIRK — Officials in Dunkirk are looking into possibly adding new signage to the entrances of the village. During her report at the regular council meeting Monday night, Mayor Terry Cramer made council aware that she was asked by Jacqueline Fitzgerald of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance if the village was interested in directional signage through a program that is being done around Hardin County. Read More
Fair board sale nets $18,000 The Hardin County Agricultural Society netted around $18,000 at its annual consignment sale, fair board member Don Spar reported at the organization’s monthly meeting on Saturday night. He said there were1,267 items sold with 291 consignors. Read More
Alger council tackles pile of ordinances ALGER — Alger Solicitor Aaron Bensinger came to Monday’s council meeting with a package of ordinances. Most of the proposed legislation addressed issues council has discussed for several months and were put up to a vote at the meeting. Read More