The Hardin County Family YMCA hosted a Banner Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday to salute key contributors to its Annual Support Campaign. The campaign supports the Y’s scholarship program which provides financial assistance to individuals, children and families who are not able to afford membership or programs.

ADA — The ever-popular Farmers and Merchants Picnic’s free swim provided by the Ada Lions Club will continue in 2016. Assistant Village Administrator Jamie Hall informed council at its regular meeting Tuesday night that in his discussions with the Ada Lions Club...

Hannah M. Heilman, 16637 Ohio 309, was traveling east in the 900 block of E. Columbus Street, following Kiley N. Sharp, 12659 Deborah Drive, while Sharp was following Grant I. Benard, 355 Market St. Heilman struck Sharp in the rear, causing Sharp to strike Benard in the rear. Heilman was cited for following to close.

ADA — Treasurer Christy Beaschler and board member Michael Elliott were honored by the Ada Board of Education at its meeting on Monday night. Prior to acting on board business, a dinner was held at the meeting with family, friends and board members and administrators to celebrate and honor Beaschler and Elliott, both of whom are exiting the district.

Kenton is well positioned for growth in both the industrial and retail sectors heading into 2016. That’s the opinion of Jon Cross, president and CEO of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. He presented a year-end report to members of Kenton City Council on Monday night.

New Kenton Chief of Police Dennis Musser wants to get more officers on the road. “Down the road I’d like to get back to a fully manned police department with 16 officers,” he told City Council members on Monday night.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education had a light agenda, said goodbye to three members leaving the board and approving several personnel items during its final meeting of the year Monday night.

Recently, we thinned our pine trees out and was able to have a Christmas tree giveaway. We gave 20 trees to families that were in need, and it warmed my heart to hear their stories and to see how grateful they were.