An officer responded to a report of criminal damaging at Burger King. Jamie J. Hollinger, 433 King St., reported her car had been purposely damaged.

The plan to breathe new life into the Kenton downtown area is closer to becoming a reality following city council’s approval of contracts to not only make the area more attractive but also to function more efficiently.

Robert Carder, who was defeated for a seat on the Hardin County commissioners by two votes earlier this month, has waived his right to an automatic recount, according to Board of Elections Director Sandra Bookmyer. The recount was slated to take place today.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education is moving forward in its pursuit of an updated security system for the school. The district’s current security system is about 13 to 14 years old, Superintendent Eric Hoffman said at Riverdale’s monthly board meeting on Monday.

A woman who was considered to be a major drug dealer in Hardin County is headed to prison for five years. A jury of four men and eight women found Jamie Lee Whittaker guilty of 17 counts of drug-related charges on Nov. 16. Monday afternoon, Judge Scott Barrett said he had the responsibility to protect the public from Whittaker and sent her to prison.

Two Kenton men were identified as sexual offenders in separate cases before the Hardin County Common Pleas Court recently.

Candice N. Lafferty, 17581 TH 63, Forest, was the driver and only occupant of a vehicle that was stopped for a traffic violation.

DOLA — Hardin Northern 7-12 principal Drew Cano, with the help of teachers and staff, has been working to change the cultural mindset of the current generation of students. Cano is in his first year at the position, taking the job after spending the previous 15 years teaching at the school where he had a daily interaction with students.

ADA — For 25 years, the WONB radio station has allowed Ohio Northern University students to find their voice. The station, an integral part of the university’s multidiscipline learning experience, is marking its silver anniversary this fall.

When most people injure themselves, they hope there is someone nearby to provide first aid until they can be seen by a doctor. The same should be true when someone is suffering from depression or other mental conditions, according to Pastor Jason Manns and OSU Extension Educator Jami Dellifield, and classes are being offered to educate participants on the benefits of mental health first aid.