McGUFFEY — The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of hazing or bullying at the Upper Scioto Valley Schools. According to a press release from Sheriff Keith Everhart, his office is conducting a criminal investigation in the alleged incident which involves “multiple students.”

ADA — Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada faces a total of $65,187 in federal fines after one of its employees suffered a partial finger amputation in June. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the employee suffered the injury at the football factory while performing troubleshooting activities on equipment when it was not locked out.

The Hardin County Engineer’s Department announced today it would be closing Co. Rd. 90 between Ohio 235 and Co. Rd. 45 for six weeks to replace a bridge.

ADA — With several projects either taking place or planned in the village of Ada, the best way to help pay for them may be a bond issue. During a Finance Committee meeting following council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Village Administrator Jamie Hall discussed the local share funding for the upcoming Willeke Phase 1 project, which is set to bid out at the end of the year and begin construction next year.

There was little extra room for family and friends in the Hardin County Common Pleas Courtroom on Monday when eight members of the Recovery Court successfully completed the program and started their lives with new hope and support.

The administration of the Kenton City Schools believes it has the ingredients to produce well-educated, socially rounded graduates. The district has an outstanding staff, administrators told the board of education at its monthly meeting Monday night.

The Finance Committee of Kenton City Council begin its work on crafting a 2018 budget during a meeting Monday evening. Anticipating a tight budget with income tax revenue running more than $230,000 behind last year’s figure, the committee learned about potential upcoming expenses from four department leaders who presented five-year spending plans.

DUNKIRK — The Hardin County Genealogy Society is ready to preserve century-old records and memorabilia that were found in chests in the Dunkirk village building. Earlier this year, the chests were discovered in the building containing individuals’ letters and various memorabilia from the 1900’s, coming from such organizations as the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Woman’s Relief Corps and the Oddfellows.

The Kenton City Schools Board of Education took action on a number of contracts and agreements at its meeting Monday night.

From the time Frank Marsico first saw the Hardin County YMCA Corner Kick Soccer Complex, the Y’s program director hoped to find new ways to use the 11 acres of land. The fields were alive with life in the spring and fall when youngsters and parents filled them during soccer games.