Ever since her time growing up on a Logan County farm near Indian Lake, Sandy Knott has known she wanted to work for the Ohio Department of Transporta-tion. Knott’s father had an excavation business, and she enjoyed the work that came along with it.

The City of Kenton finds itself with the same problem in replacing its fire chief as it faced in naming a new police chief. No one passed the initial civil service test.

Hardin County Commis-sioner Edward O. Elliott II died Saturday morning at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. He was 69. Elliott, who was seeking a fourth term as county commissioner in March 15 Republican primary, served the community in many capacities throughout his life. He had served as chairman of the county commissioners last year.

No injuries were reported from an attic fire on Levings Street in Kenton Sunday evening. According to a report from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters responded to a fire at 404 Levings St. at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Quincy D. Owens, 623 E. Franklin St., Kenton – speeding 35 mph in a 25 mph zone, fined $15. Aquitos Kendale Lawrence, Atlanta, Ga. – speeding 67 mph in a 55 mph zone, fined $25.

At Kenton Elementary School, games played by the students during classtime are more than just games, they are a learning experience. KES has implemented school-wide (grades preK-6) the PAX Good Behavior Game, a program designed for teachers to use time during class to have the students play games that teach them a number of traits.

There will be a Fourth of July fireworks display at the Hardin County Fairgrounds this summer but no other activities. The Freedom Celebration Committee, at a meeting Thursday night, approved the motion to just have the annual fireworks show.

Beth A. McKinley joined The Home Savings and Loan Company of Kenton on Jan. 19, 2016, as its Assistant Vice President-Office Manager. McKinley is a 27-year community banking veteran with expertise in data processing/bookkeeping, accounting, customer service, and office management.

BLUFFTON — Bluffton Hospital, part of Blanchard Valley Health System, will be embarking on a $4.5 million expansion of services. This includes the development of a Women’s Center of Bluffton Hospital, which will be located within the walls of the current facility.

I have been fortunate to work with the Ridgemont Board of Education for five and a half years. I believe it is important for us to continue to publicly acknowledge the work of Ridgemont’s Board of Education during January which is Board Member Recognition Month.