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.

ALGER — The installation of water meters in Alger is near completion, according to the town’s Board of Public Affairs. Council had given town workers until the end of October to have all 400 water meters in place before the Community Development Block Grant deadline of Jan. 1.

MOUNT VICTORY — The Mount Victory Tree Commission planted a tree for Arbor Day at Henry Martin Park on Oct. 30. Resident Pam Arnold and her sister, Patty, from Ashtabula, met the commission members for the tree planting.

TUESDAY, NOV. 3 Ada council – 6:30 p.m., council chambers

We are the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Hardin County, Ohio, Chapter #32. We are a National organization of mothers, grandmothers, family and friends of loved ones that are serving or have served in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Cancer Cops Relay for Life team congratulates Catrisha Larson on being the winner of the Ohio State football tickets. All proceeds from the raffle go to the Hardin County Relay for Life.