Three pin oak trees have been added to the Kenton Elementary School site thanks to the Kenton High School class of 1956.

McGUFFEY — On Friday, the Upper Scioto Valley students and staff got to serve those who define the word service. Local veterans were treated to a breakfast of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon and fried apples prepared by the Henderson family, owners of the 235 Grill of Alger, and served by the honor society.

BELLEFONTAINE — The student government of Benjamin Logan High School hosted the 15th annual Veterans Day breakfast and assembly on Friday, Nov. 10. All local veterans were invited to attend and be recognized for their years of service in the defense of our nation.

The Ohio Hi Point Kenton Allied Health and Nursing students collected nearly 150 deodorants to donate to the Hardin County Blue Star Mothers to help with the Christmas boxes being sent to U.S. service men and women serving abroad.

To the editor: To the community: I am sending you this message because our community typically looks out for our own. In our community is a little boy named Blaze Keim, who has been battling leukemia since he was three years old.

A report was received of damage to vehicles at 624 S, Detroit St.

Upon returning home to Hardin County after years of practicing medicine, joining the Kenton-Hardin Board of Health was an opportunity for retired Dr. Larry Oates to continue his involvement in healthcare. Oates has served on the board since 2011, six years after retiring and moving back to the Hardin County community.

Alex McCullough (center), highway technician for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1, assists ODOT District 1 mechanics Kevin Wildermuth (left) and Jeff Watt during the annual inspection of the truck fleet

MOUNT BLANCHARD — The staff and students of Riverdale know how to make their veterans feel appreciated. At an assembly for veterans in front of the middle and high school students on Friday morning, the band played a melody of patriotic songs. The high school choir serenaded the veterans with “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

When Don Bailey was graduating from Kenton High School in 1950, the Korean War was at its height. He discussed with his friend, John Ralston, the choices they were facing and what their best options would be. The lifelong friends agreed to join the Air Force instead of waiting to be drafted into the Army.