The Issue II street resurfacing project in Kenton will begin on Monday, weather permitting, announced Safety Service Director Jim Hites.

RIDGEWAY — The Ridgemont Board of Education wants to add two site improvements to the new K-12 building project. The board, during is monthly meeting Thursday, agreed to seek bids for a loop road and outdoor classrooms.

ADA — Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Darmer revealed to the Ada School Board at its meeting Thursday night that plans are in the works to design a school sign to be placed in front of the building.

DUNKIRK — The Hardin Northern Public Library will hold a book and magazine sale May 4-9.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Hardin County Agricultural Society (fair board) – 7:30 p.m., fair office, fairgrounds

COLUMBUS — A former Ohio State University and Kenton High School drum major was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count each of rape and kidnapping, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Stewart Kitchen, 28, is currently the drum major instructor at the university.

Four precincts will be open in Kenton and another four in the Ridgemont School District for Tuesday’s primary/special election. In Kenton, there will be a Republican primary for mayor, with incumbent Randy Manns being challenged by Councilman Tom Taylor. Voters in the Ridgemont district are being asked to renew a .75 percent income tax for five years in a special …

The Division of State Fire Marshal is seeking information from the public regarding a fire that was intentionally set. Investigators have ruled a barn fire at 13587 CR 200 in Ridgeway as arson.

There will be a new event this summer in the Historic Courthouse District of Kenton and a new logo to welcome it. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced “Eats on the Street,” a night of food, music and fun around the square.

Several years ago, Sara Oates’ mother-in-law was impressed with her Apple Blossom geraniums to the point that she asked her family to keep it alive after she was gone. “Never let it die,” Sara recalls Ella Oates telling her and other members of the Oates family.