The Hardin County Republican Women met on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Republican headquarters. The meeting was presided over by President Brenda J. Rainsburg, who called the meeting to order. With tremendous sorrow, the women had a moment of silence in loving memory of their beloved, Bev Wilcox, who recently passed away.

Betty Evans from Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center takes a bite of her cake pop she decorated during a baking time with other residents. They had a great time decorating the cake pops, not to mention eating them. Submitted photo

Preschool and kindergarten registration/screening for the Kenton City School District will be April 10, 11, 12 and 13 at the Kenton Elementary School, 631 Silver St., Kenton. Parents need to schedule an appointment with Carol Scott, Administration Assistant at 419-673-7248, ext. 1001. Parents/guardians should bring the child’s birth certificate (not birth record), Social Security card, immunization record, custody papers, (if …

MOUNT VICTORY — The Ridgemont Public School District has released its calendar for the remainder of the 2016-17 school year. The deadline for open enrollment into the district is May 5. Open enrollment applications are available on the district’s website at www.ridgemont.k12.oh.us or in the school offices. Kindergarten screening will be held May 4 and 5. Parents/guardians should call now for …

Members of the Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International Club met at Henry's Restaurant on March 2. President Hope Myers welcomed 19 members and 1 guest at 6 p.m.

A Diabetes Support Group meeting is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in the McCullough Conference Room at Hardin Memorial Hospital. DeAnna Carey, HMH dietitian and diabetes educator, will present this month’s topic “What’s For Dinner? Menu and Meal Planning.”

Painter Creek Community Grange members held a dues paying supper prior to the meeting Thursday, March 2. Deaf chairman Andrea McCullough will be attending the deaf conference March 11.

The monthly meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Party will be held on Wednesday, March 8 at Henry’s Restaurant in Kenton at 7 p.m. Attendees may come early at 6 p.m. to order dinner from the menu.

The Fortnightly Literary Club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10 at the home of Carole Crates. Jane Kraft will lead the discussion of “Locally Laid: How We Built A Plucky, Industry Changing Egg Farm From Scratch.”

LIMA — The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter will host its monthly lupus support group in Lima on Monday, March 20 at Crossroads Church of God, 775 S. Thayer Road, from 7 to 8 p.m. The support group is an open, small-group environment that encourages discussion among lupus patients and their families.