United Way of Hardin County campaign leaders are calling out to the community for support. President Merleen Barnes and campaign chairs Deb Rall and Beth McKinley report the campaign pledges are at just 50 percent of the $220,000 goal needed to continue agency funding for 2018.

The Grove Cemetery Association reported a big jump in cemetery lot sales during 2017. Fiscal Officer Roger Crowe said lot sales doubled from $14,100 a year ago, to $28,800.

Despite having their homes condemned by the Kenton-Hardin Health Board last month, two Amish families continue to live in the houses. The homes were condemned after the owners refused to apply for the proper sewer permits through the health department.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2 Hardin County Agricultural Society (fair board) – 7:30 p.m., fair office, fairgrounds Taylor Creek Township trustees – 8 a.m., township hall

Jason Hughes, 610 Gilmore St., reported a theft from his detached garage. He stated that he noticed his walk through door was ajar and when he walked into the garage, he noticed several items missing. An investigation is pending.

A nationally honored teacher challenged local educators to see their students not as a burden, but as a sanctuary. Kim Bearden is a co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta.

Things looked dire for several Kenton departments because of a tight city budget. Funding was pulled for the city swimming pool, street department equipment and a police cruiser in an effort to balance the 2018 spending plan.

The BKP Ambulance Service soon could be putting a third squad on the road. Michael White, Kenton City Council’s representative on the BKP board, told council members on Monday night that the anticipated move is due to the availability of additional staffing at the ambulance service.

Kenton residents who have ever thought of serving on City Council, now is your chance. Council will be looking to fill two vacancies effective Jan. 1, 2018.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale Board of Education has expressed its support for Ohio Senate Bill 216, the “deregulation bill.” During Monday’s regular monthly board meeting, Riverdale Superintendent Jeff Young informed the board of the bill, known as the Ohio Public School Deregulation Act.