Mark Lowe, 11067 Ohio 67 W., reported that after his last tenants at 224 S. Leighton St. moved out, an unknown person or persons forced entry into the basement through the north-facing window and cut and removed a large quantity of copper wire from the basement.

The demolition of Hardin Central Elementary School began Wednesday morning.

ADA — For another five years, Ada Exempted Village Schools has earned the distinction of being accredited.

A 70-year-old McComb man was placed on community control for five years and designated a sexual offender in a recent case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.

LIMA — This winter has been closer to average compared to the weather for the area one year ago, according to a report from the District One Office of the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Nearly $7,000 was donated to Hardin County Hospice on Wednesday through the annual Light Up A Life campaign, supported by members of First United Methodist Church in Kenton and the community.

Often we take for granted one of our natural resources available to us at all times – water.

DOLA — Kindergarten screening at Hardin Northern School for the 2015-2016 school year has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 in the junior high/elementary gym.

Ridgemont Board of Education – 5 p.m., high school library