ADA — The southeast quadrant of Ada has been dealing with problematic flooding, and the village council was made aware of the specifics of the issue at a utilities committee meeting following the council meeting Tuesday night.

Third-grade students throughout Hardin County performed well on this spring’s Ohio Department of Education reading proficiency test, but one district in particular is crowing about its results.

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education is expected to decide Monday night if it will accept either bid for two former school building sites.

FINDLAY — There were rumors the Head Start program in Upper Scioto Valley would be closed this year. The closing is no longer just a rumor.

ALGER — After their last meeting in which a member of the council and a guest threatened to physically fight each other, the members of the Alger council are hoping to get a handle on future meetings by changing the format of the sessions during Monday’s meeting.

McGUFFEY — In an attempt to meet the education needs of their youngest students, Upper Scioto Valley is expanding its kindergarten program. The Kindergarten Readiness Program will be open to students who are four years-old, but will turn five by Jan. 1, Elementary Principal Wayne Schneider told the board Monday.

DUNKIRK — Downtown beautification was the theme of the Dunkirk Village Council meeting Monday night, with members discussing possible locations for the new benches and flower pots.

DOLA — As a first-time administrator, Brett Halsey is looking forward to having a large impact on the direction of Hardin Northern. Beginning Aug. 1, Halsey will be taking over as elementary principal at the school he attended while growing up in Dunkirk.

Seventy years ago, Lester Johns was fighting the Japanese army and the jungles of the Philippines, doubting he would live long enough to see his wife and daughter in Ohio again. Johns made it through World War II and much more. He will celebrate his 95th birthday later this year.

DUNKIRK — The Hardin Northern Public Library will host a market place navigator Monday to assist residents with the extended Medicaid program. Help will be available from 3-7 p.m. with applying for the program or answering questions about Medicaid.