In an attempt to reduce threats of outside interference in the election system, the Ohio Secretary of State has issued some requirements which will result in changes locally. Hardin County Board of Elections member Michael Hubbell, along with Director Becky Stevenson and Deputy Director Stephanie McCullough, met with the commissioners Tuesday and reviewed the changes required.

The Hardin County Democrats and Republicans worked together on Saturday, Aug. 10. Each group worked their section of Ohio 31 South for the Adopt-A-Highway program to contribute to keeping the community beautiful.

The Hardin County Veterans Service Commission reports there were 13 vouchers given to area vets during July. Of that number, four were for food ($400) and nine for utilities and other expenses ($1,107.66). A total of $1,507.66 was dispersed.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 Jackson-Forest Ambulance Board – 7 p.m., township hall

The Kenton Moose Lodge held its 4th annual car show this past weekend, with proceeds from the show being donated to local emergency response units. Receiving $1,000 each from the Moose on Tuesday night were the Kenton Police Department, the Kenton Fire Department, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and BKP Ambulance Service.

Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Carrol Street for a report of unwanted juveniles wanting to fight. Hardin Memorial Hospital requested an officer in reference to a possible assault. A report was taken of a car parked illegally in a handicap spot at Forest Court Apartments.

The Hardin County Engineer’s Office announced it will be closing County Road 110 between Ohio 195 and County Road 35 in Marion Township today and Thursday for roadwork.

When students and parents visited Monday night's open house at Kenton Elementary, they were greeted by the colorful display created by special education teacher Brandy Cox in the cases near the school's entrance.

Kenton needs to put more effort toward helping youth reach their potential. That was the message Bishop Akomaye Ugar of Nigeria delivered to members of Kenton City Council on Monday night.

Hardin County resident Russ Cahill returned to Kenton City Council on Monday night to question the lack of progress in cleaning up Waterworks Park, but his comments drew the ire of Mayor Randy Manns. Cahill said that when he appeared at the July 22 council meeting, he was told city crews would look into issues at the park. He said trash cans were full, the dugouts were full of pop cans and trash, and weeds needed to be trimmed.