The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance along with the Hardin County Ambassadors will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at Chris’ Country Cabin, 10976 TR 115, Kenton, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Nicholas P. Fettig, Lima – speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone, fined $25. James M. Wagner, Holgate – speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

On the ballot at the November 3rd election will be an issue to consider a .75 mill tax levy for the general operating fund of Buck Township. While most of us cringe at the thought of another tax, l hope you will take a few moments to consider the reasons why the Trustees of Buck Township have decided to place this issue before the voters.

Chris Cooper, 308 E. Columbus St., was arrested on a bench warrant through the Hardin County Municipal Court. A report was received of a large bag of trash in the roadway on W. Lima Street near Kuert Avenue.

ALGER — Three candidates are competing for two council seats in Alger in Tuesday’s election. Ethan Hunt is the town’s fire chief and was appointed to fill a vacancy on council in August after council member Jennifer Dye resigned. Juanita Downing has served twice on the town’s board of public affairs...

Four candidates will compete for three open seats on the Ridgemont Board of Education in Tuesday’s general election. Newcomer Patrick Stacklin is going against incumbents Cheryl France, Eric Hill and Jerry Turner. France and Turner did not respond to an election questionnaire from the Times.

Four people are facing drug charges following a raid by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office on a Kenton home on Wednesday. Arrested were Martrivis Burns, Carlton Burns Sr., Julie Bloomfield and LeVon Klesmit, according to a spokesperson at the Multi-County Correctional Center in Marion, where they are being held.

BELLEFONTAINE — The Ohio Hi-Point Board of Education heard several presentations from students during a regular scheduled board meeting Wednesday evening.

Caroleena Manns, 539 E. Columbus St., reported the theft of her purse. A report was received of a 15-year-old girl being threatened at school by a 14-year-old girl.