The economic outlook for Hardin County has improved in recent months. International Paper has doubled the size of its cup-making facility in Kenton and created many jobs.

There may be some changes in the way fees are established for the services from the Kenton-Hardin Health Department. Then again, maybe not.

To hopefully prevent the leaking of any more water into the Ada Schools’ auditorium orchestra pit, directional borers are being brought in. The problem leak, during heavy rains, would see water enter the orchestra pit on the right-side of the auditorium.

The satellite program offered in Kenton through the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is off to a strong start. Kenton City Schools Board President Russ Blue said 337 students are participating in the satellite programming.

The Finance Committee of Kenton City Council received good news on the income tax front as it begins its budgeting efforts for 2016. Tax Administrator Karen Vanderwerf told the committee Monday evening that she anticipates income tax will be up by $250,000 this year.

ALGER — In recent months, the Alger council has committed itself to developing an agenda for its sessions. Monday’s regular meeting was the first test of the practice.

Kenton High School Assistant Principal Jason Jones has drawn from the support of many people in his life – family, faculty and former teachers and coaches – to get him where he is today. Jones officially took over the role on Aug. 1, filling the spot left by Chad Thrush who now serves as principal following the retirement of Rick Abbott.

Cathy Newland feels like she is racing time. She will be going to Findlay this weekend to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The money she generates will go toward research which Newland hopes will result in a cure for the disease.

Two Ada men have been arrested by Hardin County detectives in connection with several burglaries which have occurred in Hardin and surrounding counties.