The last time Hardin County residents got together, it was a blast, said Jon Cross, president and CEO of the Chamber and Business Alliance. So the organization is planning a fall event to raise money for the downtown beautification program.

A crew from Water’s Edge Pools of Marysville edges a 3,000-pound, 14 by 32-foot, fiberglass pool into place at the home of Terry and Dawn Martino on North High Street in Kenton on Wednesday morning.

For 50 years, the United Way of Hardin County has improved the quality of life for its residents. It has collected donations for scouting organizations, for the local YMCA and for several assistance organizations to make sure those in need have food and clothing.

FOREST — For some Forest residents, the war on drugs seems like a problem in the larger cities. But the officers of the local police department dispelled that myth at a town meeting Monday night at Gormley Park.

McGUFFEY — The shores at the pond of the McGuffey Conservation Club were alive with anglers of all ages Saturday. Participants joined with administrators of the Hardin County Recovery Court for a day of clean fun and fellowship.

Last year was a stellar year for economic development for the Regional Growth Partnership, the 17-county Jobs Ohio network that includes Hardin County. RGP secured 2,940 new jobs in Northwest Ohio and retained 13,356 jobs and had $1.4 billion in capital investment.

McGUFFEY — Upper Scioto Valley football players may have the song “Stayin’ Alive” stuck in their heads. That’s good if you are Doug LaRue, chief of the USV Alger EMS.

ADA — For incoming college freshmen, move-in day can be an overwhelming experience. But Ohio Northern University’s Klondike’s Crew made things easier by lending a helping hand.