Cindy Keller has fought the effects of hearing loss for several years. She often didn't hear someone knock at her door. She overslept because she didn't hear the alarm go off and she has been surprised to find people in her office at the Kenton-Hardin Health Department after she failed to hear them enter.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Sixty-six Riverdale High School seniors will receive their diplomas during a graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19 in the high school gymnasium. The class valedictorian is Andrew Borkosky. Co-salutatorians are Olivia Clark and Kathryn Miller.

The Ohio Department of Transportation provided an update on highway construction that is scheduled to occur within Hardin County next week. The following routes will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for berm repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage.

The Hardin County Commissioners’ Office announced Friday that the south entrance to the courthouse will be closed for renovation until further notice.

The former Henry's Restaurant at the north edge of Kenton will become home to a Raphie's restaurant. It is expected to open this fall. Rob Armstrong, of Bennett Enterprises, a Perrysburg-based hospitality company, announced Thursday the firm has signed a lease on the North Detroit Street building where it will open its eighth Ralphie’s restaurant.

The Hardin County Community Foundation awarded $157,698 in grants and scholarships during its annual Grant Celebration on Thursday at the Hardin County Armory in Kenton. The grants were presented to 137 community/civic organizations, along with funds for five scholarships.

ADA — The Ada Board of Education acted on personnel contracts and other issues during its regular meeting Thursday night. The board:

McGUFFEY — Upper Scioto Valley High School graduation is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the fieldhouse featuring nine students in the Honor Court. Graduating with high distinction are Brady Hipsher, Shyanne Howard, Alexa Lowry and Mikayla Wolford.

Deputies from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation to monitor compliance with liquor sales laws among area businesses on Friday, May 10. According to Chief Deputy Dennis Burns, a total of 12 businesses throughout the county were monitored. They were located in Dunkirk, Forest, Ridgeway, Mt. Victory, McGuffey, Alger and Kenton.

A worker with the Census Bureau is enlisting the help of Kenton officials in encouraging residents to participate in the 2020 census. Cheryl Kellogg, partnership specialist with the Census Bureau, said Kenton had a 79 percent response rate to the 2010 census. Since census figures are tied to government funding, it is estimated each unreported resident cost Kenton more than $1,000 annually over the past 10 years, she reported at Monday’s City Council meeting.