Cindy Keller has fought the effects of hearing loss for several years. She often didn't hear someone knock at her door. She overslept because she didn't hear the alarm go off and she has been surprised to find people in her office at the Kenton-Hardin Health Department after she failed to hear them enter.

John Metcalf, CEO of Mid-Ohio Energy, presents a check for $10,000 to Hardin County Economic Development Director Jacqualine Fitzgerald. The funding is to be used to develop strategic plans for each village in the county and the city of Kenton, said Fitzgerald.

DEFIANCE — Four athletes and one relay team for the Kenton Wildcats track and field squad advanced to next week’s regional competition in Piqua by placing in the top four during Friday’s Division II district competition in Defiance.

The former Henry's Restaurant at the north edge of Kenton will become home to a Raphie's restaurant. It is expected to open this fall. Rob Armstrong, of Bennett Enterprises, a Perrysburg-based hospitality company, announced Thursday the firm has signed a lease on the North Detroit Street building where it will open its eighth Ralphie’s restaurant.

In recognition of National Nursing Home Week, the Hardin County commissioners served cake and ice cream to the residents of the Hardin Hills Health Center Thursday. But as sweet as the dessert was, it paled in comparison to what the county leaders dished out afterwards for the county home staff.

The Hardin County Community Foundation awarded $157,698 in grants and scholarships during its annual Grant Celebration on Thursday at the Hardin County Armory in Kenton. The grants were presented to 137 community/civic organizations, along with funds for five scholarships.

BOWLING GREEN — With all three of its competitors bowing out in the first round, the Ada tennis team didn’t have the type of day it wanted Thursday at the Division III district tournament at Bowling Green State University. Even so, Bulldog mentor Cody Hurley said his returning players picked up valuable experience in the competition.

The former Henry's Restaurant at the north edge of Kenton on U.S. 68 is set to be the location of a Raphie's restaurant. Rob Armstrong, of Bennett Enterprises, announced Thursday the company has signed a lease on the building and will open the firm’s eighth Ralphie’s restaurant at the North Detroit Street location.

Above, Ken Carlson of Kenton works on one of his scooters while (below) Rod Nichols stands with some of the classic motor scooters on display this week at the Hardin County Fairgrounds during the Mid-Ohio Classic Scooters Motor Scooter Meet.

Crane removes a worn out air conditioner and furnace from the roof of the Hardin County Armory in Kenton on Wednesday. It was installed in 2000, the same year the existing front roof was built.