The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the disappearance of 57-year-old Toni Schorr, of southern Hardin County. According to a release from Sheriff Keith Everhart, Schorr is reported to have left her residence Wednesday evening, Feb. 24.

Susanne H. Handell, 723 W. Lima St., Kenton – speeding 47 mph in a 25 mph zone, fined $35. Veronica S. Brodman, 10468 Ohio 293, Forest – speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

The Kenton H and R Block announced the name of its second winner in the company’s national “1,000 Win $1,000” daily sweepstakes. H and R Block presented $1,000 checks to 32,000 of their customers during the promotion.

Mark A. Cramer has recently earned MetLife’s Americas Council level of recognition, the company’s highest level of sales achievement. The honor is given annually to MetLife’s top financial services representatives across North and South America who exemplify the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism and customer service.

Liberty National Bank will participate in the Welcome Home Program, which is a grant sponsored by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. The program was designed to assist eligible homeowners with down payment or closing costs when purchasing or buying a home.

Stephanie Temple, Owner of Tons of Fun Travel, in conjunction with Kymberlee Wood, Ohio Chick, announce their donation to the American Heart Association from their Canvas and Wine event held on Feb. 12 at Jolene's Cozy Cafe.

ADA — The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance paid tribute to one of its own at its tenth annual membership dinner when it named John Hohn its Citizen of the Year. The Alliance honored individuals, businesses and organizations Monday evening at a sold-out program at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center in Ada.

With death all around him, Theo Makombe found himself running in circles. The year was 1994 and Makombe was 14 years old, living in a “small town” in Rwanda. The peace of the village was shattered when members of the Hutu tribe, with the assistance of the military, attempted to destroy the Tutsi tribe.

MOUNT VICTORY — The Ridgemont Board of Education approved an instructional audit of the district at its meeting Thursday night. AdvantaCore School Improvement Solutions will conduct the audit at a cost of $12,000 through Title I grant money, said Superintendent Emmy Beeson.

Angela M. Newland, Lima, reported that the front window of her home at 802 S. Main St. was damaged. An accident was reported at Walnut and Detroit streets.