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

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance Board – 7 p.m., Alger squad house Jackson-Forest Ambulance Board – 7 p.m., township hall

ALGER — The USV Ambulance Board meeting has been changed to Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Alger squad house, announced Joyce Campbell, clerk.

COLUMBUS -- The Kroger Co.’s Columbus division on Monday announced associates working at stores in the region have ratified a new labor agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 1059.

TUESDAY, NOV. 13 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers Forest council – 7 p.m., chambers

MONDAY, NOV. 12 McGuffey council – 6 p.m., chambers Patterson council – 4:30 p.m., Forest-Jackson Public Library

Susan Fricano (center) co-owner of Viva Maria, Ada, and her serving crew are preparing for the “All Out for United Way” on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. They will be assisted by Ohio Northern’s lacrosse team. Viva Maria will give a portion of its proceeds that evening to United Way of Hardin County. Funds will benefit 21 …

Justin Ferguson has recently joined Liberty National Bank as the AVP/Loan Operations Manager at the Kenton office, announced Ronald L. Zimmerly Jr., President and CEO. Ferguson has more than 12 years of experience in the banking industry ranging from branch manager to director of operations.