ALGER — An ordinance rescinded by the Alger council could result in fines against the village. Or could it? The law was presented by Water Treatment Superintendent Ron Polen to the board of public affairs after the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency required regulations regarding backflow of contaminated water into the town’s system.

DUNKIRK — When it comes to disaster relief, the Village of Dunkirk may have another source of funding available to them coming from the local level.

ADA — With nearly 18 years of financial experience, Kim Light has taken the reins as the treasurer of the Ada School District. Hired on Dec. 1, 2015 as Ada’s associate treasurer, Light obtained her treasurer’s license and officially began as treasurer for the district on June 1.

Most people who knew Becky Clary as a young girl would not have thought her to be unusual. In fact, many of her classmates might not remember her sitting across from them.

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 1 office has announced the following projects in Hardin County. Ohio 31 between Township Road 240 and County Road 230, approximately one mile south of Mount Victory, is open as of July 14 following a culvert replacement.

Many times the A.L.I.C.E. training regarding surviving an attack by an intruder is thought of as being offered to students and teachers in the public schools. But area business owners were encouraged to think outside the box and develop plans in preparation for an attack on their staff or customers.

FOREST — Voters in Forest will be presented with a 3.4-mill levy in November to pay for a splash park/swimming pond in Gormley Park. Council cleared the way for the issue on fall ballot.

MOUNT VICTORY — The concession stand at the Mount Victory village park is getting a makeover. Peggy Harrison of the Mount Victory Community Improvement Corporation visited the village’s regular council meeting on Thursday seeking approval for improvements to be done to the concession stand.

DOLA — Hardin Northern conducted an exhaustive search for a new grades 7-12 principal. But when it came time to make a decision on who to hire, the five-person search committee was convinced their person was already in the district.

Lucky Lady’s Primitive Loft Expressions, located on U.S. 68 just north of Kenton, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and open house Wednesday afternoon.