A theft ring is operating in the northern section of Hardin County, according to Sheriff Keith Everhart. There have been four break-ins or burglaries in recent days in that area, said the sheriff.

Repairs on Detroit Street in Kenton, between Franklin and Columbus streets, will continue on Thursday. The project got underway today.

BELLEFONTAINE — An Ada man was charged with two counts of menacing by stalking, two counts of assault and leaving the scene of an accident following an incident Saturday afternoon in Russells Point. The subject is Thomas W. Umphress, 40, of Ada.

Kenton City Schools preschool students and teachers celebrate being named a Five-Star Program through the state’s Step Up To Quality system, a tiered rating scale for early childhood programs.

The Hardin County Board of Developmental Disabilities is set to hire a new superintendent through shared services with the Union County Board and its superintendent, effectively saving the district money. At the board meeting Monday evening, board secretary Colleen Lautar made others aware that five people had been interviewed for the new superintendent opening.

The financial outlook for Kenton City Schools continues to be in good shape for the next few years, although there is a little concern down the road.

McGUFFEY — Things have never been in better shape at Upper Scioto Valley, its board president said after reviewing the progress made on finances and academics in the district. Treasurer Stacy Gratz presented the board with a five-year forecast for USV which shows the district operating in the black well into 2021.

The Kenton Board of Education voted Monday night to seek proposals for construction of a new bus garage. Officially listed as a transportation/maintenance facility and bus barn project, the deadline for contractors to submit proposals is Dec. 14.

ALGER — The village of Alger finds itself currently in good standing with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency following orders to have town businesses install back flow preventers. But that standing may be temporary.

After spending nearly 20 years in the training room at The University of Findlay, Keith Beck was moved to academia full time. To fill the void left by the athletics he loved so much, Beck took over as coordinator of athletic training services in Hardin County and has been enjoying his time with Kenton High School since.