DUNKIRK — The Hardin Northern Public Library will hold a book and magazine sale May 4-9.

SATURDAY, MAY 2 Hardin County Agricultural Society (fair board) – 7:30 p.m., fair office, fairgrounds

COLUMBUS — A former Ohio State University and Kenton High School drum major was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count each of rape and kidnapping, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Stewart Kitchen, 28, is currently the drum major instructor at the university.

Four precincts will be open in Kenton and another four in the Ridgemont School District for Tuesday’s primary/special election. In Kenton, there will be a Republican primary for mayor, with incumbent Randy Manns being challenged by Councilman Tom Taylor. Voters in the Ridgemont district are being asked to renew a .75 percent income tax for five years in a special …

Lisa E. Sullivan, 980 Meadow Lane Apt. 41, reported that at some point overnight, both driver’s side tires on her vehicle were slashed.

The Division of State Fire Marshal is seeking information from the public regarding a fire that was intentionally set. Investigators have ruled a barn fire at 13587 CR 200 in Ridgeway as arson.

Former bailiff and probation officer Donald Castle has posted bail and been released from the Multi-County Jail in Marion. According to a spokesperson at the facility, Castle posted bail on a $200,000 bond on Tuesday. He is facing seven counts of rape and two charges of gross sexual imposition. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges last week in …