The Kenton Fire Department has acquired its own ambulance and, within the next few months, expects to be able to begin transporting patients as a backup to the BKP Ambulance Service. Chief Tim Clark said the ambulance, previously used by the City of Bellefontaine, was acquired for $7,600 through the govdeals website.

A second man has admitted to his part in a Kenton home invasion and assault which took place in late September. Rick Kenneth Gault, 33, of Forest, pleaded guilty at a pre-trail hearing Monday afternoon of charges of aggravated burglary, grand theft and two counts of felonious assault in the incident.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — With Riverdale’s soccer field almost 100-percent clay, the playing surface has become quite hard, which could lead to potential injury, according to outgoing Falcons boys coach Jon Hayfield. At the regular Riverdale board meeting on Monday, Hayfield presented a plan and quote he received from Fields Maintenance of Sandusky, which maintains all parks in Sandusky County, that would change the composition and nature of the field over time, allowing for a more natural, softer and smoother playing surface.

Last fall, Blaze Keim was playing in his Kenton yard, getting mud in his long, blond hair and feeling like a kid. Those opportunities have been rare in his short life.

UPPER SANDUSKY — For most of her life, Tesla Billenstein has loved music. “Music is my backbone,” she said. “I don’t go a day without listening to music.” As Billenstein sang along with her favorite recording artists, she envisioned herself sharing her music with the public.

Few high school graduates are prouder of their diploma than Julie Sparks. The Kenton resident’s quest to earn the honor began 16 years ago after she walked out of the doors at Kenton High School, claiming she was bullied by the students and staff.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale Elementary has announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year.

FOREST — The Village of Forest income tax is due no later than April 17. The village has mandatory filing.

ADA – As the NFL playoffs continue, Ada will again have its own Super Bowl extravaganza. The second annual “Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival” on Feb. 3 will celebrate the village’s connection to the biggest football game of the year.

An Ada man facing sexual charges involving a minor has rejected a final offer in plea negotiations with the prosecutor’s office, opening the way for his trial to begin on Tuesday. Dennis Dellifield, 415 Willeke Avenue, Ada, is facing two charges each of attempted pandering obscenity involving a minor, a felony of the third degree; attempted pandering obscenity involving a minor (F5); attempted illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material (F3) and attempted illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material of performance, a misdemeanor in the first degree.