A First Responders Appreciation Dinner, sponsored by Only Believe Ministries in Kenton, was held Thursday night in the community room at Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, Kenton. Police, firefighters and EMTs were invited to the third annual dinner.

ADA — The long-range financial forecast for the Ada School District is projected to remain stable and positive through fiscal year 2021, thanks in part to the passing of a .75 income tax.

MOUNT VICTORY — The Ridgemont School District expects to have at least a $4 million fund balance annually through fiscal year 2021. That’s according to the district’s five-year financial forecast prepared by Treasurer Fred Reinemeyer and presented at Thursday evening’s school board session.

ADA — The Ada Public Library is asking voters to support a one mill, five-year renewal of an operating levy on the Nov. 8 ballot. Revenue from the levy will help with expenses such as books, staff salaries and heating and cooling of the building, said Amanda Bennett, library director.

DOLA — The Hardin Northern School District should be on solid ground financially for the next five years, according the annual forecast submitted to the board at its monthly meeting on Wednesday. Treasurer Wes Potter’s report shows the district ending FY17 with a carryover of nearly $5 million, with it growing the following four years.

BELLEFONTAINE — The FCCLA Child Development class of Benjamin Logan High School is having a coat drive to help kids and families in need of coats to stay warm for the winter. It will be collecting and refurbishing coats to give to the children of Raider Nation and the county, or anyone else in need.

Table One is reopening for regular hours beginning today, according to the Rev. Loran Miracle. The restaurant had been closed since Sept. 25 due to roof damage, which has now been repaired. It is located at the corner of Detroit and Franklin Streets on the west side of the square in Kenton.

Three candidates are competing for the Jan. 3 term for a seat on the Hardin County Board of Commissioners. The post had been held by Ed Elliott II and Elliott had filed for re-election in the Republican primary before he died earlier this year.

ADA — Instead of seeking legislation for dog breed-specific laws in Ada, the village council is leaning toward stiffer penalties for dogs at large. On Tuesday night, council was presented with a draft ordinance at a safety committee meeting prior to the council session.

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