The first day of the trial of Andrew Worthington was memorable for at least two reasons. A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of the alleged victim of the kidnapping which took place Sept. 2, 2014.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society approved the hiring of a grounds maintenance superintendent at its meeting Saturday night. Pat Fout was hired for the job, following a unanimous paper ballot vote by the directors.

ADA — Ohio Northern University will hold its annual Multicultural Fair in the McIntosh Center Activities Room on Friday at 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Hardin County Regional Planning Commission – 7 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, courthouse

A Kenton man went on trial Wednesday morning on charges of kidnapping and assault stemming from a Sept. 2, 2014 incident at his home. Andrew Worthington is charged with two counts of kidnapping, assault and assault of a police officer in the trial, being heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.

Jerry L. Keckler Jr. , 454 E. Franklin St., reported his identity was stolen. He stated that near the end of February, he attempted to file his taxes for 2014, but his tax return was rejected several times.

Last fall, 441 Hardin County adults and 401 students agreed to participate in a survey which was designed to give health providers and other agencies a community assessment on everything from drug abuse and suicide to sexual activity and gun ownership.

MOUNT VICTORY — Congressman Robert Latta visited with Hardin County leaders Tuesday morning at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mount Victory to give an update on matters in Washington, D.C.

Improvements to Waterworks Park will be proposed with some of the $300,000 Kenton is vying for through the Neighborhood Revitaliza-tion Program. Community members attending Tuesday’s session concerning the grant process agreed to focus funding on Waterworks over Wharton Park.

ADA — The Ada Village Council discussed at length the possibility of a sidewalk encroachment permit program for businesses at its regular meeting Tuesday night. According to a draft of the proposal, the permit would be seasonal, from April 1 through Oct. 15 of each year for an annual fee of $25.