The Benjamin Logan High School show choir Standing Ovation will be presenting an evening of music under the theme of "Puttin' On The Ritz." The two performances will be Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m., in the high school auditorium.

ADA -- The Oscar J. and Judith D. Mifsud Collaborative Learning Center on the first floor of the Heterick Memorial Library at Ohio Northern University was formally dedicated during a ceremony held Oct. 14. Recent renovations to the first floor of Heterick library have created an open, comfortable, well-lit, media-rich, collaborative-learning space.

Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International, SI Hancock County, and SI Lima are planning their annual Celebration of Women dinner. It will be held at the ONU McIntosh Ballroom on March 30, 2017 at 6 p.m.

Nine years ago, Larry Gossard of Kenton had never heard of neurofibronatosis. In fact, he said, he couldn’t even pronounce it. But after his son, Bryce, was born with the condition, Gossard not only learned to say the word, but has continued to share information with anyone who will listen.

Dave Haushalter of Robinson Fin of Kenton displays the Outstanding Beautification Award presented by Keep Hardin County Beautiful for the landscaping makeover at the business. KHCB Program Manager Deb Phillips said, “It sure does catch the eye of those driving past. Thank you to Robinson Fin for the facelift.”

Maxine Hommel, from Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center in Kenton, giggles while painting her pumpkin with help from Dona Atzbach during craft time.

The Hardin County Council on Aging held its annual chili cook-off. Dianna Shark (left) and Larry Manns received the most votes for their chili.

ADA — Ada Police Department Patrolman John Iten was presented with the department’s Life-Saving Award at Tuesday’s council meeting for helping to save the life of a local resident.

Improved access to city services and more room for Kenton offices and storage is the result of the city’s acquisition of the former Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative building. Beginning at noon on Monday, the city’s water, income tax, and parks and recreation offices will open at the new building, temporarily known as the “555 Building” for its location at 555 W. Franklin St.

Promoter Kay Kline (left) and Crossroad Crisis Center Hardin County Program Director Deb Oestreich stand with a wreath which is to be raffled off as part of this year’s Holiday Gala event on Nov. 10.