Latham Chapter 364 Order of the Eastern Star will award $500 scholarships to two graduating high school seniors.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Mount Victory council – 7 p.m., chambers

William D. Lawrence, 12539 TR 179, was pulling from a parking space in the 100 block of West Columbus Street. As he pulled out, the rear end of the vehicle swung toward the sidewalk and struck a tree.

DUNKIRK — For most of his 90 years, Mack Newman has been a musician. He worked at various factory jobs during the day, but most evenings and weekends would find him playing guitar, saxophone or harmonica for a crowd of diners at an area restaurant or bar.

Hardin County Judge Steve Christopher has been called upon by the state legislature to testify Thursday as to the effectiveness of medically-assisted treatment in the ongoing battle against heroin addiction in Ohio.

Kenton hopes to complete up to three major projects on its southwest side with $300,000 projected to be available through a proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Grant.

RIDGEWAY — Time is running out for Ridgeway residents who are delinquent on their sewer bills. The Ridgeway council Tuesday night agreed to proceed with legal action against those owing the town the largest amounts of overdue money.

ADA — The Ada Village Council approve a bid for the Klingler Road project at a special meeting Tuesday night. Council approved an emergency resolution accepting a $1,318,845.75 bid from Bluffton Paving, Inc. as the lowest and best bid.

Mary C. Drumm, 398 E. Forest Road Apt. 59, reported criminal damaging of her vehicle’s driver’s side mirror at 954 Robinson Ave. by a known suspect.

After 41 years in law enforcement, Kenton Police Chief John Vermillion will be retiring on May 8. He announced his decision at Monday’s Kenton City Council meeting. “I want to leave while I still enjoy working for the people,” Vermillion told the Times after the meeting.