A Kenton man was sent to prison for 39 months after being convicted of drug-related charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.

RIDGEWAY — Ridgemont students and staff will extend their school days to make up for time lost due to recent weather. The board of education Thursday night approved a memorandum of understanding with the Ridgemont Education Association which involves a change only in the current school year calendar and is non-precedent setting.

For over 10 years, the National Weather Service (NWS) from Wilmington has provided weather spotter training classes in Hardin County, usually in the month of March.

BELLFONTAINE — The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Board of Education approved multiple retirements during a regular meeting Wednesday evening.

The new Hardin County Beef Ambassador Program (HCBAP) provides an opportunity for youth to educate consumers and students about beef nutrition, food safety and stewardship practices of the beef industry.

The Hardin County Pork Producers will hold their annual Pork Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at St. John's United Church of Chris in Kenton.

MARION — The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the habit forming musical comedy, “Nunsense,” for three performances in the May Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. April 17 and 18, and 2 p.m. April 19.

MARION — The McCartney Years will present a Paul McCartney concert experience at the Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m.

ADA — The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents “Mutts Gone Nutts” on Saturday, March 14.

Christopher L. Cooper, 1037 S. Main St. Apt. C16, was arrested for a probation violation.