ADA — The Ada High School Marching Band has earned at trip to the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) State Marching Band Finals.

The autumn colors in the trees, like these maple trees on South Main Street in Kenton, are on display this week. The leaves may not last much longer as rain and wind are in the forecast for tonight and Thursday. Times photo/Dan Robinson            

BELLEFONTAINE — After spending three years traveling across Ohio serving as treasurer for different community schools, Mandy France was ready to be closer to her Ridgeway home. In July, France took over the role of treasurer for the Benjamin Logan School District and now has just a 15-minute commute to her job.

ADA — During the past 10 years, ReStore has gone from a personal vision of an Ada resident to a central part of the community. Volunteers offer clothing and food to people who find themselves needing assistance.

A First Responders Appreciation Dinner, sponsored by Only Believe Ministries in Kenton, was held Thursday night in the community room at Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, Kenton. Police, firefighters and EMTs were invited to the third annual dinner.

Jorden Conley administers a blood test to Bob Emlinder during today’s health fair at the Hardin County Armory in Kenton. In addition to the free health screenings, information was made available to the public regarding a variety of health services throughout the county.

Beryl Rogers Dudek (left) and Beth McKinley update the sign for the United Way of Hardin County on Wednesday, reflecting pledges of $40,289 or 20 percent of its $220,000 goal. Contributions by division are: Agriculture – $4,730, Special Gifts – $9,488, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (F.I.R.E.) – 7,725, Education – $1,823, Government – $3,175, Professional – $3,318, Industry – …

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