The OSU Extension Beef Team has announced the details for the 2016 Ohio Beef Cattle School. The Hardin County Extension office will serve as a host site for this winter's series.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is strengthening its advocacy efforts on behalf of Ohio’s farm and food community with the implementation of a new membership structure. The new membership model enhances the organization’s inclusive approach to ensuring food security, economic opportunity and quality of life for all Ohioans.

The Riverdale FFA chapter held a Discovery and Greenhand ceremony recently for their first- and second-year members. Their were 10 8th graders who earned their Discovery degree: Kayla Dement, Michael Greeno, Cameron Herringshaw, Caleb Letherwood, Josh Lentz, Caleb McCoy, Justin Messmer, Hunter Shane, Blake Vanderpool and Jazlynn Woodriff.

The Hardin County Recorder’s Office reported the following transactions for December: Financing statements filed, 3; financing statements released, 1; deeds filed, 124; mortgages filed, 74; amount of mortgages filed, $20,502,483; releases filed, 77; partial releases filed, 1; land contracts filed, 6;

Officers were dispatched to a report of a possible overdose in the Henry’s Restaurant parking lot. Upon arrival, an officer had to force entry into the vehicle as the suspect was not conscious.

After starting schools around the world, Heath McDowell said he has been sent to Hardin County to establish a Christian school. McDowell said he has the background and the desire.

MOUNT VICTORY — Eric Hill will continue to serve as president of the Ridgemont Board of Education. Hill was unopposed in his re-election to the post at Thursday’s board reorganizational meeting.

The American Red Cross encourages the community to make a lifesaving commitment to donate blood, beginning in January with National Blood Donor Month. Blood donors of all types are needed to maintain a sufficient supply.

MONDAY, JAN. 11 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers

LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra will present music from the Baroque era as it was written to be heard – by the warm glow of hundreds of glistening candles in serene sacred spaces. Its Baroque by Candlelight concerts will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lima and on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church in Delphos.