Governor John Kasich released his proposed two-year state budget this week and gave local school districts an idea of how their state funding would be impacted based on initial figures.

Goo Crew members (from left) Lane Harder, Thaiyer Nelson and Jordan Harris peek out of their teepee during the group’s camp-in Wednesday morning at the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library in Kenton.

As cold temperatures continue, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages eager ice anglers to be aware of the conditions before ice fishing on Ohio waters.

During the winter, for safety reasons, the Grove Cemetery gates along Jacob Parrott Boulevard in Kenton have been closed.

Relay For Life of Hardin County will be holding its kick-off event from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Harco Industries.

Upper Scioto Valley Board of Education – 6 p.m., superintendent’s office; board will go into closed session to interview candidates for board position vacated by Spencer Williams with no action to be taken

An officer was dispatched to a report of a hit-skip accident in front of the Kenton Middle School. Upon investigation, it was learned that the suspect, Robert A. Clark, 444 W. Columbus St., was traveling north on Oriental Street when he side-swiped a parked vehicle

The demolition of the old Hardin Central Elementary building in Kenton has stirred memories for many former educators and students who spent time in the school. Few have a longer connection to the structure than Mary K. Carey, who now resides near LaRue.

ADA — Ada Village Council on Tuesday evening accepted a proposal by Clemans, Nelson and Associates to develop a performance appraisal for village employees.