Kenton’s new outdoor warning siren will be activated as part of the statewide tornado drill on Friday at 9:50 a.m. The drill is part of Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 1-7.

Facing a growing concern about expenses exceeding revenue in its waterworks fund late in 2013, Kenton boosted its water rates and adopted a slight reduction in sewer charges for its healthier sewer account.

ALGER — Residents in Alger have complained of a drone flying over their houses and posting pictures on the internet. “I have been getting calls about drones over Alger,” Mayor David Allen told council Monday evening. “A resident asked me what we were going to do about them.”

DUNKIRK — A public meeting was held by the Dunkirk Village Council Monday evening for an anticipated ordinance vacating certain alleys and streets dedicated to and accepted by the village.

MOUNT VICTORY — For 37 years, Jerry and Karen Burrey have been supplying the Mount Victory community with cars and convenience. The couple are owners and operators of Hardin Motors and the Mount Victory Mini Mart and gas station on South Main Street in the village.

Judge John O’Donnell will make a second try for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court and even though the election isn’t until 2016, he is optimistic about his chances.

In just eight hours Saturday, the participants in the Upward Sports program collected 2,931 cans of food for the seven Hardin County food pantries.

The deadline for submission of material for the 2015 Hardin County History has been extended for another two weeks.

The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTC) will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center in Ada.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Dunkirk council – 7 p.m., chambers