The three state issues Tuesday’s ballot had varying results with Hardin County voters, as did local tax issues. Issue 3, which would have legalized marijuana sales in Ohio, was soundly defeated in Hardin County, which was a reflection of the state results.

FOREST — While Hardin County residents went to the polls to decide their local leaders, the park board members in Forest were tallying the results of a month-long vote. Residents were asked to consider six options for the future of the town’s municipal swimming pool.

Most incumbents were returned to their school board seats in Tuesday’s election. The lone exception was in Ada, where member Jennifer Hiester placed fourth in the race for three seats.

Each of the county’s townships elected a fiscal officer and a trustee in Tuesday’s elections. The results on the contested races follow: Blanchard fiscal officer - Bethany Driskill, 213; Elwanda Hastings, 117 and Christine Lawrence, 108.

ADA — Henry ended his first day on the job Tuesday night by visiting the Ada Village Council meeting. The 17-month-old K9 is a Czech shephard from the Czech Republic. He is paired with Sgt. Donnie Deckling and they were certified as a K9 team on Friday by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

ADA — Preparations for a new trash hauling service were finalized and plans for a storm sewer rate hike advanced during Tuesday’s session of the Ada Village Council. The final reading of legislation to enter into a three-year contract with Republic Services to handle waste hauling in the village was approved.

DUNKIRK — The Village of Dunkirk council has implemented a 90-day income tax amnesty program. The program went into effect on Nov. 1 and will end Jan. 29, 2016.

Jimmy Schick, 819 King St., reported several items stolen from his vehicle while parked at his home. A suspicious man was reported at the Liberty Bank.

ADA — For 48 years, an Ada woman has been teaching a valuable life skill to area youngsters. Sandy Neely, known as “the swimming lady,” was recognized as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the 50th Town and Gown Banquet at Ohio Northern University on Monday night.