The leaders of Hardin County’s 4-H program gave a positive report to the county commissioners Tuesday. There are 714 young people enrolled in the program, said Mark Light and Amanda Raines of the OSU Extension Office. That is one more than took part in 4-H last year, said Raines, and 170 of them joined the organization for the first time.

RIDGEWAY — The Ridgeway lottery is planned to begin in September, but the luck of the owners of the numbers picked will be anything but fortunate. Ten residents with delinquent sewer bills will be selected to be the first in the village to have their service blocked for non-payment, council announced Tuesday night. Each of the names on the past due accounts will be assigned a number, said Mayor Kevin Howland, so the names on the account are not announced publicly.

When Hardin County gets together for the annual band showcase at this year's county fair, residents will learn who has been selected to be the first 4-H Volunteer of the Year. The staff at the Hardin County OSU Extension Office began considering establishing the award shortly after the death of Bonnie McBride, who had donated her time to the 4-H program for 32 years, said Amanda Raines, 4-H Youth Development Educator.

In an attempt to reduce threats of outside interference in the election system, the Ohio Secretary of State has issued some requirements which will result in changes locally. Hardin County Board of Elections member Michael Hubbell, along with Director Becky Stevenson and Deputy Director Stephanie McCullough, met with the commissioners Tuesday and reviewed the changes required.

The Hardin County Democrats and Republicans worked together on Saturday, Aug. 10. Each group worked their section of Ohio 31 South for the Adopt-A-Highway program to contribute to keeping the community beautiful.

The Hardin County Veterans Service Commission reports there were 13 vouchers given to area vets during July. Of that number, four were for food ($400) and nine for utilities and other expenses ($1,107.66). A total of $1,507.66 was dispersed.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 Jackson-Forest Ambulance Board – 7 p.m., township hall

The Kenton Moose Lodge held its 4th annual car show this past weekend, with proceeds from the show being donated to local emergency response units. Receiving $1,000 each from the Moose on Tuesday night were the Kenton Police Department, the Kenton Fire Department, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and BKP Ambulance Service.

Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Carrol Street for a report of unwanted juveniles wanting to fight. Hardin Memorial Hospital requested an officer in reference to a possible assault. A report was taken of a car parked illegally in a handicap spot at Forest Court Apartments.

The Hardin County Engineer’s Office announced it will be closing County Road 110 between Ohio 195 and County Road 35 in Marion Township today and Thursday for roadwork.