ADA — The Ada School District’s development of a “common language” is serving as an inspiration for others to do the same. According to Ada Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Darmer, the County Design Team, a group led by the Auglaize County Educational Service Center that consists of teachers and administrators, is seeking to develop a common language across school districts.

MONDAY, FEB. 22 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers

DOLA — Awakened Commotion, Hardin Northern High School's pop a cappella singing group, has once again been chosen as a finalist to compete for cash prizes in the Ohio Has Talent competition.

ADA — The Ohio Northern University Department of Music presents the Ohio Northern Symphony performing “Beethoven and Beyond” in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m.

MARION — “Charlotte’s Web” will come alive on the Marion Palace Theatre stage Feb. 19-21. Featuring a cast of 29 local youth, it is the theatre’s first junior stage play.

ADA — The Ohio Northern University Department of Music presents the ONU Wind Orchestra on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. The ONU Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Thomas A. Hunt, presents a program of music for winds and percussion, including James Barnes’ Third Symphony, David Maslanka’s “Mother Earth,” and Rolf Rudin’s “Aufbruch.”

Marie Lamb, Lima, reported telecommunications harassment. James G. Cline, 21 Ewing St., was issued citations for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and willful and wanton disregard for safety.

MOUNT VICTORY — The starting time for the Ridgemont Board of Education regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 has been changed from 5 to 6:30 p.m. It will be held in the conference room at the school.

A Marion woman was sent to prison for four years after she pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Amber N. Dunn, Marion, was sentenced to two years in prison for each of the two counts by Judge Scott Barrett.

FOREST — Forest clerk/treasurer Kathleen Cain reports that the 2015 Annual Report is completed and is available for complete review in the municipal offices, 211 W. Lima St. during regular business hours. The office is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.