Two former nuisance properties in Kenton have new owners.

BELLEFONTAINE — A Ridgeway man admitted he was heavily intoxicated when he caused at least three crashes and seriously injured two motorists in Logan and Hardin counties last September.

McGUFFEY — The Upper Scioto Valley Board of Education plans to use most of its additional property tax revenue on repairing the school’s roof.

McGUFFEY — The mayor of McGuffey announced he will retire at the end of March during Monday’s council meeting.

ADA — Taxpayers in Hardin and surrounding counties can find free income tax assistance from Ohio Northern University business and law students through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

Former Kenton resident and Kenton High School graduate Dr. Bruce McPheron has been elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Real estate tax payments are due Wednesday, Feb. 11, announced Hardin County Treasurer Denise Althauser.

Annetta Shirk has lived in Hardin County her entire life, but she never got to fully witness all it has to offer until she joined the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.

To most people, Halleigh Jones appears to be a typical five-year-old girl. She loves Disney princesses, dressing up and playing with her toys. There is no outward sign the little girl is a heart transplant survivor.

ADA — The Ada Police Department would like to caution the traveling public of increased train traffic and train speeds beginning within the month of February.