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.

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.

A noon meal is served for people ages 60 and older at the Hardin County Council on Aging in Kenton, 419-673-1102, at 11:30 a.m. weekdays. Transportation and meal reservations are required 24 hours in advance.

Hardin County Business and Professional Women's Club met on Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Henry's Restaurant in Kenton. President Sandy Moore welcomed six members and the guest speaker.

ASHLAND -- Two area residents attending Ashland University are involved in campus organizations. Morgan Bloom of Kenton is a member of the Social Work Club.

Kenton Choral Boosters met on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at Kenton High School. Present were President Samantha Evans, Vice President Katie Ketcham, Treasurer Steffanie Humphries, members Kristin Hamilton, Jennifer Spencer, Tammy Ludwig, Susan Dunne, Cindy Deardorff and Director Todd Daquino.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 TOPS Ohio 1032 – 6:30 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

ALGER — The Alger Public Library has scheduled a number of events for all ages during the month of November. For children age 3 though kindergarten, Preschool Story Times will continue through November on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m.

DUNKIRK — People who need help working various technology devices can get it at the Hardin Northern Public Library in Dunkirk. Chloe Noel, an AmeriCorps member will be available at the library beginning Monday, Nov. 7.