Home Town Media Ltd, a company owned and operated by a small group of investors including the local Haushalter family, has officially purchased WKTN radio from Radio General LTD. The company began operation of WKTN on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

FINDLAY — The entrance ramp from U.S. 68/Ohio 15/Lima Avenue to Interstate 75 southbound will be closed overnight on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day for cleaning of the barrier wall. Message boards will communicate the upcoming closure to motorists.

Kenton City Schools is establishing an Alumni Hall of Fame Committee to recognize graduates of Kenton High School who, through their exemplary performance and achievement after graduation, have inspired others to inquire, dream and excel.

Monthly recycling services hosted by Blanchard Township/Dunkirk and Mount Victory/Hale Township are set for Tuesday, Feb. 14. The Blanchard Township/Dunkirk recycling will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Dunkirk in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home.

MONDAY, FEB. 13 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers

A threat was reported at Scioto Village Apt. C8. A private property crash was reported at Walmart.

Forest Mayor Tom Seem (right) presented a plaque to Bob Beitler and proclaimed Thursday Bob Beitler Day in the village. Beitler was recognized for his 12 years as a member of coucil, his many years as a teacher/coach at Riverdale and his contribution to the community as a small business owner.

MOUNT VICTORY — By planning to install water softeners as part of its water line project but not having the funds to immediately do so, the Village of Mount Victory was found to be in violation with the Ohio EPA. Village officials now are looking at financing options to complete the project as soon as possible. During its regular meeting Thursday night, the village council heard from Village Administrator Dan Stuck, who discussed the violation.

An Ada woman was sent to prison for two years after she was found guilty of drug charges in a case heard recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Angela Nicole Cheek, 330 Grandview Ave., Ada, pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking heroin. Judge Scott Barrett sentenced her to 24 …

FOREST — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is requiring the Village of Forest to address concerns with copper and lead water distribution pipes within the town. There have been no local issues with the pipes, said Village Administrator Wes Davis, but the study is a response to the problems which surfaced in Flint, Michigan with the drinking water.