DUNKIRK — The Dunkirk Village Council discussed the cost of use of the village ball parks for Hardin Northern School at its regular meeting Monday.

Ohio 31 north of Byhalia in Union County is expected to be closed the rest of this week for a culvert replacement.

A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Decatur Street. Jessica Alford, 420 E. Franklin St., reported a theft from her residence.

A fight was reported at Scioto Village Apartments. A domestic dispute was reported in the 1,400 block of S. Main Street.

After nearly three decades of practicing law, Steve Christopher achieved his career goal of becoming a judge when he donned the black robe in 2013, presiding over Hardin County’s juvenile and probate courts.

The newsstand price of the Kenton Times is increasing from 50 cents to 75 cents effective today. It is the first increase in the newsstand price of the paper in 28 years (1987), said Times Publisher Jeff Barnes. “The trend in most newspapers is to increase the price to $1 at the newsstand. The Times management has decided to keep …

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the completion of its 2015 Citizens Sheriff's Academy. According to Sheriff Keith Everhart, the Academy aims to provide a working knowledge and background of the Office and its operation.

With the last days of school ticking away, two Kenton students are preparing to return to their homes in Europe. Konstantin Hoelzl will be going back to Austria and Andrea Ceschin will be heading for his home in Italy.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — When they were growing up, Riverdale teachers Bev Huffman and Beth Wetherill each pictured themselves in careers other than teaching. But instead of becoming a scientist and an author, they taught others to share their love of those subjects.

Some Hardin County road projects are starting or continuing, while others are planned for later in June, according to the weekly update from the Ohio Department of Transportion’s District 1 office in Lima.