International Paper in Kenton is hosting a hiring blitz on Friday and Saturday which, an official said, will open up career opportunities within the factory family. Human Resources Administrator Susie Fleites said people who live in the area are being invited to apply online for entry level jobs.

ADA — The Ada Village Council on Tuesday night took the first step to stiffen penalties on dangerous and vicious dog violators. Council approved the first of three readings on a revised ordinance which includes, among other changes, harsher penalties for violators of dangerous and vicious dog regulations.

A Marion man was sent to prison for nine months after being found guilty of theft charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Zachary Lee Kibler, Marion, pleaded guilty to one charge of theft.

Line-up for the Kenton Lions Christmas Parade will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, outside St. John’s Evangelical Church at the corner of East Carrol and North Wayne streets. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Hardin County Board of Elections will hold its official canvass of the Nov. 8 election on Monday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. It will be in the board’s office in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Alger Board of Public Affairs and Village Council – 6 p.m., chambers; special meeting to consider purchasing backflow-equipped water meters for businesses.

To the editor: What if Hardin County is wrong about these wind turbines like Europe is finding out they were wrong?

Clayton Clawson, 625 E. Carrol St. Apt. C, was traveling west on E. Columbus Street when he slowed down for the red light at the intersection at Hester Street.

Every dog is said to have its day and Monday night it was Aris’ turn. The 4 1/2-year-old K-9 with the Kenton Police Department received a police badge and bulletproof vest during a ceremony at the Kenton City Council meeting.

More than $223,000 in additional appropriations to cover 2016 expenses was presented to Kenton City Council on Monday night. The ordinance, given its first of three readings, includes $75,000 to reimburse businesses for overpayment of city income taxes over several years.