In February former Hardin County dog warden Steve Davis opened fire on two Kenton Police Department officers and two deputies in a shootout which resulted in him being killed by one of the deputies. That incident was selected by the Times staff as Hardin County’s top news story for 2016.

Ryan Lee Schmitmeyer, Celina – speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Rachel Esther Garnett, Lima – speeding 68 mph in a 55 mph zone, fined $25.

Thursday A car vs. deer accident was reported in the 12,000 block of Ohio 309, Kenton.

The Kenton Times will not publish a newspaper on Monday, Jan. 2 because of the New Year’s Day holiday. Regular publication of the Times will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory for its holiday meeting. Eighteen directors were present and 35 guests were present.

TUESDAY, JAN. 3 Ada council – 6:30 p.m., council chambers

An officer responded to a report of a theft at McDonald’s.

A human trafficking awareness forum conducted by Crossroads Crisis Center will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 in the conference room of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office in Kenton.