The Hardin County Veterans Service Commission will be hosting its third annual Veterans Day Dinner for county veterans and their spouses. It will be held at the Kenton Armory on Nov. 7 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 19 Ridgemont Board of Education – 5 p.m., conference room

The Hardin County Engineer’s Office announced it has reopened County Road 90 between Ohio 235 and County Road 45 after it was closed for culvert replacement. It was also announced Hale Township Road 217 will be closed for five weeks between County Roads 200 and 230 for bridge replacement.

The Finance Committee of Kenton City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 in council chambers to review budget line items.

The senior citizens of Hardin County have come to rely on the services they get through the Council On Aging. The busing service transports them on local errands and to medical appointments throughout the state at no cost to the individual. There are free meals provided daily at the Senior Citizen Center and those who need care around the clock are cared for during the day at the Adult Day Care Center.

ADA — The Ada Village Council on Tuesday night received a demonstration from the police department’s Sgt. Matt Purdy and new K-9 Oakley. Purdy and Oakley did a demonstration for council, with the dog indicating on drugs that the officer had placed in the room.

ADA — The Ada pool project is progressing, according to Village Administrator Jamie Hall, but a number of recent change orders have come up requiring extra expenses. During Hall’s report to council, there have so far been three official change orders approved: a $1,200 for masonary issues, $200 to change the 8-foot wide gates to 10 feet, and $200 to fix a found welding issue.

Ohio Senator Cliff Hite has said he abruptly resigned his seat in the Senate Tuesday due to personal and family health concerns. Several attempts by the Times to contact Hite about his resignation were unsuccessful, but The (Findlay) Courier today is reporting Hite told a reporter he and his family have several health issues to deal with at this time.

ADA — The Viva Maria restaurant of Ada is joining the "All-Out for United Way" campaign. Owner Susan Fricano has pledged a portion of restaurant sales on Monday, Oct. 23 in support of the United Way of Hardin County campaign.

Zack Space, candidate for Ohio Auditor of State, will be the keynote speaker at the Hardin County Democrats annual Fall Election Luncheon. It will be Saturday, Oct. 28 at noon at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Kenton.