ALGER — At its regular meeting Monday, the Alger Council discussed changes to an ordinance regarding the Alger Memorial Festival Committee’s use of the community building. Solicitor Aaron Bensinger brought before council the proposed ordinance, and made note of some dollar figures that were determined regarding its rental.

TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. — A Kenton High School graduate will become president of Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc., (HSC). Gary Mabrey, a 1984 graduate of KHS, will become the company’s new president effective April 1, according to a release from Honda.

Alyssa M. Whitaker, 17931 TR 119, was traveling west in the 200 block of E. Franklin Street, while Edna M. Pendleton, LaRue, was traveling behind her. Both drivers attempted to enter the left turn lane at approximately the same time, causing a collision.

No longer in the construction field, Trent Bass is enjoying the newfound free time he has with regular work hours as the assistant Hardin County engineer. Bass spent three years working in the Toledo area for the Fredericktown-based Kokosing Construction as a project superintendent.

Kenton High School students hoping to secure jobs in the health field have an advantage thanks to the Allied Health and Nursing program. The program is in its first year, noted instructor Deb Purcell, RN, but has already brought benefits to the KHS students.

UPPER SANDUSKY — Ten-year-old Braden Davis has been on a journey half his life, the path overgrown with obstacles and, on rarer occasions, what his mother describes as miracles.

Within the next ten years, half of Hardin County’s work force will have retired. In order to better prepare their replacements, educators and business leaders will need to work together, said Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance President and CEO Jon Cross.

Emily A. Carlson, unknown address – speeding 47 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

A runaway juvenile was reported from 810 S. Detroit St. Gregory L. Hogue, 18 1/2 N. Barron St., reported that while he was away, an unknown suspect entered the house and removed two rings and a jar of spare change.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Two years ago, a trio of Riverdale teachers visited Japan through a program at the University of Findlay. During their tour, Kristie Thacker, Stephanie Higgins and Jon Hayfield visited the Eisu Gakkan High School in Hiroshima, where they met the students and discussed common educational concerns with the staff.