A report was received of a fight in the 300 block of Decatur Street.

There will be a new event this summer in the Historic Courthouse District of Kenton and a new logo to welcome it. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced “Eats on the Street,” a night of food, music and fun around the square.

Several years ago, Sara Oates’ mother-in-law was impressed with her Apple Blossom geraniums to the point that she asked her family to keep it alive after she was gone. “Never let it die,” Sara recalls Ella Oates telling her and other members of the Oates family.

The water main break in Kenton earlier this month called attention to the need for a policy to be put in place for how restaurants address water or electrical outages, said Director of Environmental Services Shane Lotts.

Liberty National Bank, to help in the fight against identity theft and fraud, is sponsoring a free Shred Your Documents Week to allow community members to safely dispose of sensitive documents.

WASHINGTON — Ohio U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, met Tuesday with community bankers from across Ohio to discuss the importance of community banks to Ohio consumers and businesses.

A report was received of a rape at Morningside Villa Apartments. The victim reported that the male suspect, who is known to the victim, left the apartment on foot and was heading to another known location. The victim was transported by BKP to Lima Memorial Hospital for a rape kit.

ADA — In the “Wizard of OZ,” the Tin Man laments his lack of a heart and dreams of what life could be like if he had one beating in his chest. While the fictional character faced a legion of problems on his quest for a heart, it was child’s play compared to a modern Tin Man.

The Ohio House of Representatives has looked over the proposed budget of Gov. John Kasich and made some changes before passing the two-year plan over to the Senate. Rep. Robert Sprague, R-Findlay, told the Times on Monday afternoon there is good news for area school districts

Lawn mowing season brings a familiar plea from Kenton Safety Service Director Jim Hites. “Please do not blow the grass and debris into the street,” he said during Monday’s City Council meeting.