A fire that apparently started in the attic caused damage to a Kenton house on Monday night. The house at 130 N. Market St., was an occupied apartment building and all occupants were able to get out safely, according to the report from the Kenton Fire Department.

ALGER — One of Alger council’s most outspoken members resigned at Monday night’s meeting. Billy Madden has moved outside the village and offered council a letter announcing his resignation at the end of its meeting.

Friday Allan E. Bryson, Cleveland, was cited for a load limits violation.

ADA — Sean and Samantha Beck of Ada are helping lead the way in aerospace education in northwest Ohio. Sean and Samantha, members of the Ohio Wing’s Hardin County Flight Civil Air Patrol, were officially promoted on Saturday, Jan. 7 to major and first lieutenant, respectively.

When Ben Vereen takes the Freed Center stage at Ohio Northern University later this month, he will take his fans on a journey. The star of TV, Broadway and movies calls the concert, set for Saturday, Jan. 28, his “gratified show.”

MONDAY, JAN. 16 BKP Ambulance District Board of Trustees – 6 p.m., board office

Steven F. Ammons, Belle Center – speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Shannon L. Davis, 540 E. Lincoln Ave., Ada – speeding 51 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

Hardin County Recorder Brenda Rainsburg released the following property transfers for December: Debra K. Breidenbach to Field of Wings, LLC, part of Inlot 57, Original Plat, Kenton. Tax $180.

Following, failure to pay child support and failure to report proof of seeking work, contempt. Hearing Dec. 14, 2016.

ADA — While the professional football season is coming to a close, the village of Ada is gearing up for a big celebration. On Feb. 4 (the day prior to the Super Bowl), the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first Made In Ada Wilson Football Festival where families can go to football movies, take part in a football panel discussion, play games and top the day off by cheering on the dropping of a giant lighted Wilson football in the first moments of Super Bowl Sunday.