The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its new HCAHPS annual summary star ratings for national hospitals and Hardin Memorial has been given a “five star” rating. In Ohio, Hardin Memorial ranked one of ten hospitals to receive this rating.

FLR Insurancenter, 123 W. Carrol St., Kenton will be celebrating 100 years in business on Monday, Sept. 14 at its office from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The business will be celebrating the day with multiple $100 gift card drawings, hot dogs, cupcakes, ice cream, popcorn and other giveaways.

FINDLAY — Generative Growth II of Findlay announced this week that it will be rebranding and converting 14 former Marsh Supermarkets to Needler’s Fresh Market. One remaining store located in Van Wert, Ohio, will adopt the already established Chief Supermarket brand.

The man who is slated to take over Hardin County Job and Family Services on Oct. 1 is familiar with the jobs programs offered locally and is dedicating himself and his agency in continuing to address the public assistance needs of the county.

From the time she was six years old, Lauren Alaina told her friends she was going to win “American Idol.” Nine years later, she came close to fulfilling that promise when she was named runner-up of the nationally televised competition.

Three juveniles sustained life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash northeast of Kenton on Friday morning. According to a report from the Hardin County Sheriff’s office, it is continuing to investigate the crash that occurred at 8:04 a.m. at County Road 110 and Township Road 205 in Goshen Township.

The Kenton Times will not publish a newspaper on Monday, Labor Day. Publication of the Times will resume Tuesday, opening day of the Hardin County Fair.

Saundra Neely of Ada this week delivered local donations to relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims to the North Central Ohio Chapter of the American Red Cross in Findlay. The chapter serves Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, Monroe, Seneca, Union and Wyandot counties.

Khloe Mae Camper, 305 W. Grove St., Kenton – speeding 46 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Fined $25 for speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone were: Ann E. Handley, Marion; Darlene M. Harp, 208 Stevens St., Kenton; and Bailey Alexis Rainsburg, 398 E. Forest Road Apt. 21B, Kenton.

Choice One Engineering will complete the smoke testing of sanitary sewers in Kenton’s Second Ward (northeast section) on Sept. 6-8, announced Burl Helton, public works superintendent.