FOREST — “One Voice,” a Gospel country group, will be singing at the Forest United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. The church is located at 111 E. Dixon St., Forest. The members of “One Voice” all feel the calling of God to minister in music, to encourage, uplift, and share the blessed news of a loving Savior with the lost; plus our brothers and sisters in Christ, no matter what their situation.

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual conservation tour on Dec. 2. It highlighted a few of the conservation practices that have been installed by landowners in the county.

FOSTORIA — Ag Credit, ACA has created a new loan program based upon the recommendation of team members working directly with many young, beginning and small farmers. The program, known as AgStart, features lower costs, extended terms, reduced down payments and assistance with loan fees.

Stephanie S. Zent, 212 Superior St., was traveling east in the 400 block of Espy Street. Dale A. Allen, 10763 TR 210, was also traveling east, ahead of Zent. Allen attempted to pass the vehicle ahead of him.

There were no major cost-saving ideas for Kenton to consider in a performance audit of three departments conducted by the state auditor’s office. Instead, the document released earlier this fall highlighted the city’s low median income as well as an undermanned police department.

FOREST — Two railroad crossings in Forest are scheduled for the installation of lights and gates in the coming year. Mayor Tom Seem reported to council on Thursday that village officials had recently met with representatives from the railroad, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Rail Development Commission and the engineer’s offices of Hardin and Wyandot counties.

With a little over two weeks to go in the campaign, the United Way of Hardin County stands at 90 percent of its goal. Pledges are at $193,050 with a target of $215,000, it was announced Thursday at the organization’s weekly report meeting.

The regular meeting of the Pleasant Township Board of Trustees will be Monday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. rather than the usual time of 6:30 p.m. It will be in the conference room at the Kenton Municipal Building.

ALGER — The Alger Public Library Board of Trustees’ December meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the library. In January, monthly meetings will return to their regular schedule of every fourth Tuesday. The public is welcome to attend these meetings.

The Jackson-Forest Ambulance District Board will meet in emergency session at noon on Monday at the Hardin County Prosecutor’s Office to make a decision regarding a tax levy.