Several area schools celebrated homecoming by crowning kings and queens before the football games on Friday night.

Kali E. Williams, 231 N. Main St., Mount Victory – speeding 46 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

To the editor: I think Mr. Cahill had an excellent idea on the proposed truck route. Some years ago, I suggested the same route for a crossover both ways from Ohio 31 and U.S. 68. At that time, Mayor Ritzler informed me that the state considered the street too short for that purpose.

A report was received of a flag missing from Murray Park. An on-station report was received of possible vandalism to a vehicle parked at 116 Broadway St.

ADA — For the James family of rural Ada, tractor pulling is more than just something to do, it’s a way of life. Every year, Bill, Cindy and their children, Chris and Jess make several trips around the Ohio-Indiana area going to tractor pulls.

An Ada man who was using his home as a meth lab when it caught fire in May with four children inside will spend ten years in prison. Charles Thomas Louden III, 4781 Ohio 235, Ada, pleaded guilty to one count each of illegal manufacturing of drugs in the vicinity of a juvenile; endangering children and two counts of aggravated arson....

Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through the end of business on Oct. 16. Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio.

The Hardin County Farm Bureau held its first ATV Tour in the southwest corner of the county on Saturday, Sept. 26. Nearly 50 Farm Bureau members enjoyed the beautiful weather while being led down back country roads by sherriff’s escort in Marion Township, Roundhead Township, and McDonald Township.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, 8 FFA members went to Camp Wesley to help serve food for anybody that came from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.