As Jennifer Alger takes on her new role as Hardin County Municipal Court clerk, she looks forward to the opportunity to increase her knowledge in the field. Alger is in her third week as clerk, taking over for the recently retired Eloise Cramer, who had 36 years experience on the job.

MOUNT VICTORY — Water and sewer service rates for the Village of Mount Victory will remain the same for 2016. At the monthly Mount Victory Council meeting on Jan. 7, council approved an ordinance establishing the rates of service for water and sewage services in the village.

Hardin County had a record year for sales tax collection in 2015. Auditor Mike Bacon said sales tax revenue was $4,360,595, up more than $300,000 from 2014 when the total collected was $4,049,044. In 2013, the tax brought in just under $4 million.

NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp. is confirming it’s closing a handful of Kmart stores across the country by mid-April as it continues to trim its ailing fleet.

Brandon P. Manns, 208 N. Front St., Alger – speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, one prior offense, fined $65.

Justin Lewis Eibling, Harrod and Robin LeAnn Shafer, Wapakoneta.

It was reported that sometime between 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 7 a.m. on Thursday, an unknown person forced entry into Thomas Tavern, 801 Steiner Ave., and took money, a flat screen TV and the remote control for the TV.

The Hardin County Commissioners unanimously approved the annexation of two acres into the city of Kenton on Thursday. The land is located at the southeast corner of Ohio 31 and Bales Road on the southern edge of the city. Larry Leffel and Wes Grimm are planning to develop a building at that location which will house the Fastenal store and one other compatible business.