Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Barrett (left) and Andrew Tudor, president of the Hardin County Bar Association, present two framed photographs of the Hardin County Courthouse to Commissioners Randy Rogers and Brice Beaman.

ADA — Jeff Oestreich was named president of the Ada Village Council during its organizational meeting Tuesday night.

A report was received of a theft at Walmart. Upon investigation, Tia L. Risner, 207 E. Belmont St., Lot 6, Alger, was arrested for theft and criminal trespassing.

FOREST — In the beginning days of 2015, Tim Striff’s coming year looked bleak, but the year proved to be a life-changer for him. He is entering a new year with a new heart.

ALGER — Mayor Von Summa started his time in office by explaining how council meetings in Alger will be conducted during his administration. Summa told the large crowd of residents, guests and village officials that everyone attending the meeting will be allowed to speak, but must do so in an orderly fashion after they are recognized by the mayor.

DUNKIRK — Residents of Dunkirk will be seeing a few changes to their utility bills for 2016. According to Phyllis Spencer, the village’s fiscal officer, it was decided by the board of public affairs to extend the due date for utility bills to the 21st of each month in which bills are sent out.

TUESDAY, JAN. 5 Ada council – 6:30 p.m., council chambers

We keep hearing from the Republicans about how bad the economy is, but let's look at some of the real issues. When President Obama took office, the Dow Jones was at 6800. Now it moves between 17,000 and 18,000, and the unemployment numbers are significantly lower.

Donta L. McNeal, 126 1/2 N. Market St., was stationary at the red light on Espy Street facing southwest. Joseph A. Chelette, 701 N. Main St., was traveling southwest on Espy Street and failed to stop at the red light, striking McNeal in the rear. Chelette was cited for assured clear distance ahead.