Briar Davis (left) and Brilyn Conaway searched for a pumpkin blossom at the pumpkin patch at Althauser Honey Farms this morning and were successful in their goal. The girls are members of the Kenton first grade classes who toured the farm east of Kenton today to learn about pumpkin, cider and honey production prior to this weekend’s annual Sweet Harvest.

Kenton city workers began digging earth this morning to widen East Columbus Street and clear the way for a new left turn lane at the Hester Street intersection.

ADA — After three years of refuse service from Republic Services, beginning in December, Ada residents will have a new provider for their refuse pick-up. During the regular Ada Village Council meeting on Tuesday, members voted 3-1 (Terry Keiser dissenting) to award the village’s refuse service bid to Wright Refuse, deemed the “lowest and best bid.”

This week the Community Health Advisory Committee will begin its survey of Hardin County residents as part of a community health assessment process. The committee is working closely with the Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio and researchers at the University of Toledo to conduct the survey.