Shana and Tyler Pitts of Forest are parents of a 7-pound, 8-ounce, 21-inch girl, Elliana Faith, born at 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Grandparents are Paula Payne, Marsha and Bob Pennington, and Robert Pitts. The infant is joined at home by a brother, Easton.

Maegan Harder and Ryan Longbrake of Dublin are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. Maegan is the daughter of Brent and Susan Harder of Dublin.

The Hardin County Chapter of the Weston Price foundation will meet Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Forbing Community Center, 122 N. Main St., Kenton, People are invited to learn more about natural healing and Dr. Joshua Hayes, DC will be here to present “Let’s Talk About CBD!”

COLUMBUS — Joshua Kindell of Kenton and Jessica Robinson of Ada were named to the summer semester dean’s list at The Ohio State University. Criteria for qualifying for the dean’s list varies by college. Many colleges require a minimum of 12 graded credit hours with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International congratulates Club 250 winner Sandy Dudek for week 43. She will receive $100. Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls to get more education and avoid chances of abuse.

A wiener roast was held prior to the Thursday, Sept. 20 meeting of Painter Creek Community Grange. Family activities and community service chair Joan White thanked all who helped at the fair restaurant.

MONDAY, SEPT. 24 Shelter From the Storm (bipolar and depression group) – 6 p.m. at We Care Center, 775 E. Eliza St., Kenton.

ALGER — The Alger Library’s free family movie night will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 at the library. The featured film will be “Avengers: Infinity War.” A free snack will be provided.

The Boots and Buckles 4-H club recently presented the Hardin County Dog Shelter with a donation of $845 from the sale of bags. The members collected feed bags and Carol Verity, the grandmother of member Abby McElfresh made the bags.

On Monday, Sept. 17, the Not By Choice board held its monthly meeting. Five members were present. Old business: The 2nd annual Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.