A Year of Mercy Celebration at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Carey, will be on Sunday, July 3. The Most Reverend John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington, Ky., and the former Rector of the Shrine will preside at the noon Mass.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Kenton announces an open house and tour of the newly renovated church as well as the parish gardens, on Sunday, July 10 from noon to 4 p.m. This event is part of the parish celebration of 150 years since the dedication of the church in 1866.

LaRUE — The annual ice cream social, sponsored by the Chancel Choir of the LaRue United Methodist Church, is scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 in the church fellowship hall at 166 N. High St. Sandwiches, chicken and noodles, side dishes, homemade pies and cakes, beverages and Riverside Ice Cream will be sold.

The past three years (2013-15), five farms in Hardin County cooperated with the OSU Extension Soybean Yield-Limiting Factor Research designed by Dr. Laura Lindsey, Soybean and Small Grains Specialist from The Ohio State University.

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking candidates interested in being a district supervisor. Any resident 18 years of age or older who resides within the county can seek election to the board.

A report of high water was received on South Main Street near the fairgrounds. An intoxicated male was reported at the Fillin’ Station.

MOUNT VICTORY — The Ridgemont School District now has a unified directional system to be used in decision making, planning and guiding the future of the district. At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Ridgemont Board of Education approved the directional system chart, which includes the school’s vision, mission, principles, partners, instructional strategies, beliefs and the traits of a Gopher, both in staff and students.

ADA — The Ada Board of Education approved contracts with teachers and classified staff at its regular meeting on Wednesday night. A three-year agreement with the Ada Education Association was adopted by the board.

The HHWP Community Action Commission’s HEAP 2016 Summer Crisis Program (SCP) will begin on July 1 and continue through Aug. 31, or until funding is fully exhausted. This program can provide a payment of up to $300 toward a regulated or up to $500 toward an unregulated electric bill, a window air conditioner and/or a box fan or tower oscillating electric fan.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers