Jessica K. Perkins, 811 Park Ave., Kenton – speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

While Lake Erie did not have a "major" drinking water crisis this year, harmful algae blooms (HAB) and nutrient runoff were an issue due to excess summer rains. Government officials were more prepared and most of the HAB blooms occurred further out in the lake.

ADA — Ohio Northern University’s Department of Theatre Arts will present New York City’s Ballets with a Twist performing Cocktail Hour: The Show on Jan. 30 and 31 at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

LIMA — Ring in the new year with a high-energy sound and a light spectacular as the Lima Symphony Orchestra presents Symphantasy!

The burglary of a garage was reported at 211 Park Ave. An officer was dispatched to 992 W. Carey St. to assist the dog warden with an investigation of a dog bite by a pit bull.

A new mentoring program in Hardin County is looking for adults who are willing to provide a positive role model for teenagers in need of social and professional guidance. In his annual meeting earlier this year with the service providers at Life Works/Hardin Community School, Juvenile Court Judge Steven Christopher said he wanted a mentoring program established through his court.

A Marion woman was sent to prison after pleading guilty in Hardin County Common Pleas Court to tampering with evidence after she stole videos from Walmart.

Hardin County’s unemployment rate in November climbed to 4.2 percent, up from 3.9 percent recorded in October. The county’s labor force was 15,700 last month with 700 people unemployed, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

The Kenton Times will not publish a newspaper on Friday, Christmas day or Saturday, Dec. 26. The Christmas Eve paper will go to press earlier on Thursday morning. The Times office will close at noon Thursday. Thursday’s paper will feature all the advertising circulars normally in Saturday’s edition. Also included will be such Saturday features as The Amish Cook, Byroads …

A report of stalking was received at North and Main streets.