Judge Steve Christopher has released an account of transactions from his office, the Probate Division of the Hardin County Court of Common Pleas, for the year 2015.

As Jennifer Alger takes on her new role as Hardin County Municipal Court clerk, she looks forward to the opportunity to increase her knowledge in the field. Alger is in her third week as clerk, taking over for the recently retired Eloise Cramer, who had 36 years experience on the job.

Brandon P. Manns, 208 N. Front St., Alger – speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, one prior offense, fined $65.

Justin Lewis Eibling, Harrod and Robin LeAnn Shafer, Wapakoneta.

A Dunkirk man has been sent to prison for 41 months by Judge Scott Barrett of Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Rodney McKean, 14565 CR 30, Dunkirk, pleaded guilty to one charge each of possessing criminal tools, receiving stolen property and illegal cultivation of marijuana.

Carrie L Haudenschield, Hardin County Clerk of Courts, has released an account of transactions from her offices for 2015.

Cristyn Reynolds, 825 S. Main St., Ada, speeding 36 mph in 35 mph zone, fined $25.

The Hardin County Recorder’s Office reported the following transactions for December: Financing statements filed, 3; financing statements released, 1; deeds filed, 124; mortgages filed, 74; amount of mortgages filed, $20,502,483; releases filed, 77; partial releases filed, 1; land contracts filed, 6;

ADA — The Ohio 3rd District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases in the Large Moot Court Room of Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. The oral arguments will be held before a three-judge panel consisting of Judges Stephen R. Shaw, Vernon L. Preston and John R. Willamowski.

Jessica K. Perkins, 811 Park Ave., Kenton – speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.