The merry-go-round at Kenton's Veterans Memorial Park has been completely refurbished and power-coated, said board member Marshall Wolowicz, and is ready to roll. It had gotten hard to find parts for the equipment, he said, and Doug Seiler donated time in removing the merry-go-round and taking it to JB Tubular in Mount Victory for the processing.

The annual First United Methodist Church Cookie Walk is planned for Dec. 8 at the church, located at 234 N. Main St., Kenton. The doors will open at 10 a.m. and guests will be welcome to fill boxes with cookies for the holidays. A small box will be $15 and a large box $20.

Volunteers with the Keep Hardin County Beautiful Commission (from left) JoEllen Beaman, Roz Anderson, Sue Sanders, Connie Oates, Anita Williamson, Madelyn Lowery, Molly Wagner and Norma Umberger added their Christmas touch Tuesday by placing holiday trees (behind the group) at the courthouse.

The staff and students at Kenton Elementary School recognized National Diabetes Awareness Day on Wednesday by wearing blue. Ethan Meeks (front, center) shared cookies with a pancreas drawn in the icing.

DOLA — As the school year began, the Hardin Northern Board of Education established the position of Director of School Improvement and hired Greg Oliver in that role. Oliver submitted his resignation to the board Wednesday to accept a job in the Columbus area.

The Hardin County Board of Elections will hold its official canvass of the Nov. 6 General Election at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 in the basement of the Hardin County Courthouse. In addition, the meeting will include paying bills and certifying minutes.

THURSDAY, NOV. 15 Ada Board of Education – 6 p.m., board of education office Ridgemont Board of Education – 5 p.m., conference room

The paving work on North Detroit Street scheduled for today has been postponed until further notice, according to Kenton Public Works Superintendent Burl Helton.

Cindy Martino (left) and Charlotte Hamm at the Christmas window display which will be part of the annual Window Wonderland display in Kenton's Historic Courthouse District starting Nov. 20.

Pippin, the story of a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life, will be staged this weekend by the Kenton High School Vocal Music Department. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kenton Middle School auditorium.