Kenton’s new outdoor warning siren will be activated as part of the statewide tornado drill on Friday at 9:50 a.m. The drill is part of Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 1-7.

MOUNT VICTORY — For 37 years, Jerry and Karen Burrey have been supplying the Mount Victory community with cars and convenience. The couple are owners and operators of Hardin Motors and the Mount Victory Mini Mart and gas station on South Main Street in the village.

In just eight hours Saturday, the participants in the Upward Sports program collected 2,931 cans of food for the seven Hardin County food pantries.

DUNKIRK — When the Price Funeral Home closed its Dunkirk location in 2010, it appeared to be a loss for the community. But in the past five years, the church community led an effort to convert the location into a center dedicated to meeting the needs of the people in the community.

ADA — People who have served Hardin County for years and others who are just beginning to make an impact were recognized for their accomplishments Thursday night at the annual meeting of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.

Work began this morning on the demolition of the former Espy Elementary in Kenton.

Supporters of a plan to transform a Kenton city park into a campgrounds for veterans packed the City Council chambers Monday evening. With members of the Blue Star Mothers, AMVETS, Veterans Services, Sons of AMVETS, church organizations and residents looking on, the founders of Warriors First presented a well-organized look

Ada senior returning state qualifier Austin Windle (top) works against Logan Emerick of Allen East on Friday night.

Starting in her childhood when she was trying to rescue injured animals, Lisa Frantz has always had an interest in the health field. Frantz has served as director for the Kenton Community Health Center since its opening two years ago.