The Hardin County Engineer’s Office announced today it is closing Pleasant Township Road 189 between County Road 90 and Township Road 104 for five to seven days for bridge repairs.

Jennifer Miller, 318 Scioto St., reported that sometime overnight, someone entered her unlocked vehicle and removed some loose change and her pink cell phone wallet containing personal information.

Once a year a line of police cruisers with red lights flashing, parades from the Jacob Parrott Safety Center in Kenton to Walmart with the faces of the children inside beaming just as brightly. In the four years since the Shop with a Cop program began in the county, it has become one of the Hardin County Sheriff Office’s most popular events.

Jason Seggerson has been exposed to people with disabilities all of his life, but it wasn’t until he took a job as a home manager in a group home that he realized his calling in life. Seggerson, of Lima, was named the new chief executive officer of Harco Industries Inc. earlier this month and is in his first days on the job.

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.