MOUNT BLANCHARD — Despite being in a disciplinary role as assistant principal, Jeff Young is able to build positive relationships with the students of Riverdale. Young is in his third year as the school’s K-12 assistant principal, a role that comes with the primary responsibility of discipline of students. He also handles roughly 20 teacher observations.

Gracelyn Broadstone and her father, Garland, go on a sleigh ride at the Christmas at the Farm event on Saturday afternoon at the Hardin Historic Village and Farm in Kenton.

With a little over two weeks to go in the campaign, the United Way of Hardin County stands at 90 percent of its goal. Pledges are at $193,050 with a target of $215,000, it was announced Thursday at the organization’s weekly report meeting.

The Kenton Elks Lodge honored the Teenagers of the Month for December from the six area school districts at a luncheon on Thursday. The teens were recognized for their character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship.

Sgt.. Dennis Musser is the new chief of the Kenton Police Department. Kenton Safety Service Director Jim Hites made the announcement this morning at the Kenton Municipal Building. Following the retirement of Chief John Vermillion in May, the city had sought his replacement though civil service tests, but after the Kenton officers failed to pass the test twice, the requirement was dropped...

DOLA — Until this year, Dola has never been considered a destination for families to view Christmas lighting decorations. But the unique display of animated designs and patterns flashing and rolling on the yard of Kevin and Kelly Eikenbary on Ohio 81 in the village is quickly changing that.

McGUFFEY — When the Upper Scioto Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes needed to come up with an idea to raise money, it found a solution in one of the unlikeliest of places. Al Robertson from the TV series “Duck Dynasty” has agreed to speak at the school out of friendship between his family and the family of USV teacher/football coach Josh Spencer.