MOUNT VICTORY — Changes could be coming to outdated or non-applicable ordinances of Mount Victory following a determination made at Thursday’s council meeting. An exception to an ordinance policy was granted by the council at the meeting to allow a trailer to move back into the village.

ADA — The Ada Police Department honored several employees who have performed above and beyond the call of duty on Wednesday during its annual Christmas and Awards Dinner. Sgt. Donnie Deckling was presented with a Departmental Certificate of Appreciation for his work with our newly formed K9 Unit which was certified in October of this year.

Doug Dyer, County Extension Director for the Hardin County Consolidated Farm Service Agency, presents a certificate of appreciation to Kenneth Klingler upon his retirement from the agency’s board of trustees. Klingler has been a member of the board for nine years and has served as its chairman for the last two years.

MONDAY, DEC. 14 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers

A report was received of the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle from 398 E. Forest Road Apt. 85-H.

Sgt.. Dennis Musser is the new chief of the Kenton Police Department. Kenton Safety Service Director Jim Hites made the announcement this morning at the Kenton Municipal Building. Following the retirement of Chief John Vermillion in May, the city had sought his replacement though civil service tests, but after the Kenton officers failed to pass the test twice, the requirement was dropped...

DOLA — Until this year, Dola has never been considered a destination for families to view Christmas lighting decorations. But the unique display of animated designs and patterns flashing and rolling on the yard of Kevin and Kelly Eikenbary on Ohio 81 in the village is quickly changing that.

County music singer Chase Bryant will be the grandstand entertainment on Saturday night of the 2016 Hardin County Fair. The Hardin County Agricultural Society, at its Dec. 5 meeting, approved the selection of Bryant as recommended by the entertainment committee.