FOREST — Tim Striff has grown quite attached to something over the past nine months. Yet he hopes to give it up at a moment’s notice sometime over the next 30 days, but not before extolling its benefits. Most importantly, how it has kept him alive.

The Ridgemont Public Library was welcomed Dave Ramsey to its summer reading program this week. He shared various pieces of military uniforms and equipment with the children.

LIMA — A railroad crossing repair project in Ada highlights the weekly road maintenance report from District 1 of the Ohio Department of Transportation.

An officer was dispatched to a report of drug activity at 431 E. Carrol St. Upon investigation, it was found that Haley M. Hayter, same address, had an outstanding warrant out for her arrest.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — A Mount Blanchard woman was involved in an accident Thursday night on Township Road 235 in Hancock County.

For the time period of May 1-May 31, Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 3.70 inches of rain in Hardin County.

Every crop year has it challenges during the growing season whether it be pests or drought. Challenges have started early in 2015 with too much rain and flooding. Farmers will have the first chance this week to appraise their crops after an extended period of excessive rainfall.

AMVETS Post 1994 is hosting its second annual car show on Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, at the post home, 417 W. Espy St., Kenton. Registration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the cost is $15 per entry.