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.”

Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County, announces that Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Jami Dellifield, has been selected as one of 36 participants from throughout the 12-state North Central Region to participate in the National Extension Leadership Development program.

Kenton High School Student Council will be conducting its annual food drive Nov. 14-18. The cans or non-perishable food items contributed will be donated to Helping Hands Outreach and the Neighborhood Opportunity Center in time for Thanksgiving.

The Cessna and Dudley Township trustees will hold their monthly recycling services on Saturday. The Cessna event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the township hall, located on Township Road 105.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 Hardin County Agricultural Society (fair board) – 7:30 p.m., fair office, fairgrounds; annual meeting, reorganization meeting and regular meeting

To the editor: Have you labeled yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent?

ADA — Ada junior quarterback Seth Conley wouldn’t suggest suffering a broken arm, but in the end it’s benefited him and the Bulldogs. Last season, Conley missed more than half of the season after breaking his arm in the fourth game of the season.

The Ben Logan and Port Clinton football programs mirror each other in some respects. As freshmen, the current Raider seniors won just one game and have improved each season to earn the school’s first-ever playoff berth with a 9-1 campaign this fall.

Several area players received first-team recognition on the Northwest Central Conference All-League volleyball teams that were released recently. Hardin Northern’s Shelby Alloway and Holly Wilson, along with Ridgemont’s Sydney Totten and Upper Scioto Valley’s Callie Daniels all received first team honors.