Area residents are invited to enjoy a free Thanksgiving Day meal at the Hardin County Armory. The 21st annual meal, coordinated by Helping Hands, will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday.

For almost 26 years, Brad Ealy has been ensuring the safety of all the bridges in Hardin County. Since January of 1991, the Mount Victory native has been serving as the county’s bridge inspector for the Hardin County Engineer’s Office.

With it being all but eliminated in the United States more than 60 years ago, malaria is not a disease most people here think about everyday. However, Dr. Issaka Sagara can speak first-hand of the death and destruction caused by this mosquito-transmitted disease.

Area students will begin training for jobs in the near future which may not be fully developed today. Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Superintendent Rick Smith reported to the Hardin County Economic and Community Development Committee Friday morning that within two years his school will begin offering classes in smart technology.

Holding a poster promoting this year’s Window Wonderland in downtown Kenton are (from left) Judy Cross, Judi Bradley, Charlotte Hamm, Jacqualine Fitzgerald and Sue Bailey.

Murder in Bloom, a mystery-comedy, will be presented next month in a dinner theater format by the community theater group, the Hardin County Players. It will be staged at the Kenton Elks, and dinner and the show will cost $20.

Members of the Kenton Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office were honored this week by the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association for going beyond their regular jobs.

International Paper in Kenton is hosting a hiring blitz on Friday and Saturday which, an official said, will open up career opportunities within the factory family. Human Resources Administrator Susie Fleites said people who live in the area are being invited to apply online for entry level jobs.

Every dog is said to have its day and Monday night it was Aris’ turn. The 4 1/2-year-old K-9 with the Kenton Police Department received a police badge and bulletproof vest during a ceremony at the Kenton City Council meeting.