Parenting is often considered the most difficult job an adult will face. A three-part class is being offered next month at three locations in Hardin County by the Ohio State University Extension Office to assist parents with proven strategies to face the challenges of raising children in today’s society.

Charles Adkins, owner of Adkins Forever Safe Security, LLC aims to build trusting relationships with his customers and make sure they get what they want and need.

Keith A. Hollar, Harrod – speeding 52 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Cynthia L. Hastings, 422 Summit St., Kenton – speeding 60 mph in a 55 mph zone, fined $15.

FINDLAY — Friends of Ohio Barns will host its 16th annual Ohio Barn Conference” In Hancock County on April 24-25. It is the only annual barn tour and conference to in northwest Ohio, featuring an all-day bus tour, including lunch, visiting several century barns on the first day.

BRYAN, Ohio — New to owning a woods? See what your options are in an upcoming workshop by the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program.

Kenton police Items were reported stolen from a vehicle while in front of 370 W. Franklin St.

It was a record-setting Christmas for local merchants. According to a report from the Ohio Department of Taxation, Hardin County received sales tax revenue of $409,028 in January, 2015 compared to $351,473 received in January, 2014.

ADA — With the school’s accreditation now in the rearview mirror, Ada Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Darmer reiterated some of the report’s suggested improvements for the school. Darmer reported to school board members Thursday night at their monthly meeting, informing them that while the school received accreditation status, it was important to remember there were suggestions that came along with the report.

Twenty-seven Kenton High School juniors were inducted into the Simon Kenton Chapter of the National Honor Society during a ceremony Thursday night.

RIDGEWAY — The Ridgemont cafeteria staff will be learning “a new way of cooking” to serve students in the new K-12 building that will open in August.