Arin Tracy has always wanted to work in the public safety sector, and as the Kenton Hardin Health Department’s emergency preparedness coordinator, she’s doing just that. Tracy has been with the health department since September of 2012.

When the Harco Industries Board replaces the retiring Kim Thomas at the end of the year, it will not hire another director of adult services. The new leader will be the CEO of Harco Industries, Inc.

The Kenton High School Vocal Music Department will present “High School Musical” next weekend at the Kenton Middle School auditorium. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.

Four new members of the Hardin County Agricultural Hall of Fame were honored for their dedication to the promotion of farming before being inducted Tuesday evening. It is the 13th time the county’s agricultural community has paid tribute to outstanding contributions to the county’s biggest business.

One of the Kenton homes to be featured on this year’s Candy Cane Tour belongs to Dave and Marilyn Deever. This home was built in 1938 by Dr. Calvin Jackson.

Home Savings and Loan kicked off its annual Christmas drive this week. Ann Brown (left) and Shannon Larrabee stand at the barrels into which patrons and guests are invited to drop off food items and toys. The barrels, located in the lobby of the Kenton business, and donations, including monetary contributions, will be accepted through Dec. 10.

Holding some of the cookies to be made available at this year’s Cookie Walk are (from left, front) Gladys Hamilton, Emmy Dunbar, Mary Lou McNeal, Candy Callinam, (back) Judy Leiberick, Jane Landsberg, Sharon Heilman and Becky Craig.