How often do you use the word “love?” Do you tell your family, friends, co-workers, and church members that you love them? We are to love everyone and spread the love of God. There is an old church song that says, “They’ll know we are Christians by our love.” Do people know that you are a Christian? Can you easily be shaken or are you able to stand firm when the storms of life strike?

Revivals with evangelist Corey Carroll will be held from Aug. 12-17 at Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, located 15 miles west of Kenton at 11890 Ohio 309, Maysville. The revivals will take place at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12-16 and at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. Homecoming will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18.

During the month of July, Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 3.96 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for July was 3.76 inches. Although adequate rain has been received this year during July, some townships have had much more while others have received considerably less. This has caused crops in some areas to need more rain at a crucial time during the growing season.

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be holding its 72nd Annual Meeting, in conjunction with Customer Appreciation Day, on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the shelter house, north of the Community Building, at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, Kenton.

COLUMBUS — Late-planted corn and soybeans could be vulnerable to higher-than-normal levels of crop diseases this year, experts from The Ohio State University warn. When sown one to two months later than usual, corn and soybeans stand a greater chance of succumbing, especially, to fungal diseases.

Landon Kitchen, 14, demonstrates his bicycle riding skills for some of his friends at the Jerry Cross Memorial Park in Kenton on Thursday afternoon. The group was seeking entertainment for one of the final days of their summer vacation.

FOREST — The Forest Village Council is dusting off an old idea to consider. Two years ago, council had consider establishing a street light assessment to property owners in the village. That decision "died on the vine" without any action, said Solicitor Jason Miller at Thursday night's meeting.

MOUNT VICTORY — Water and sewer rate increases could be coming down the line for residents of Mount Victory. During the regular village council meeting on Thursday, Councilman Shad McGrath proposed increasing the rates, which have not seen a jump in at least three-and-a-half years.

A Forest man was placed on community control for five years after he pleaded guilty to charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey's office, Kyle Joseph Otto, 21969 Ohio 37, Forest, pleaded guilty to one count each of trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present and theft of drugs.

The Hardin County Agricultural Society met Wednesday, Aug. 7 for its monthly meeting. All 21 directors were present along with 16 guests. Corey Ledley, president, called the meeting to order. Mark Badertscher, OSU Hardin County Extension Agent, reminded everyone about the carcass show after the fair that will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Jenkin’s Meats in Mt. Victory.