ALGER — There are plenty of chicken farms in Hardin County. There is an abundance of pig farms, beef farms and dairies, but Jimmy and Susan Lightners’ Cattail Farm is unique.

Hardin County veterans should look for a blue and gold sticker at area businesses to receive special savings. Several county stores and restaurants offer special discounts to veterans who have the Veteran ID Cards.

A call is going out to all area veterans to support the only surviving veterans’ service post remaining in Kenton. John Murray, who is the current state-appointed commander of Kenton’s AMVETS Post 1994, said the post is looking for support from its members and hoping to attract new one.

Kenton’s plans to develop a recreational trail at the city’s Wharton Park have suffered a setback. Safety Service Director Jim Hites was informed that the city’s proposal was not selected for a grant in the highly competitive Recreational Trails Program through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Randy Rogers filed petitions this week seeking re-election as a Hardin County commissioner in the Republican primary on March 15, 2016. Rogers, of Kenton, is serving his first four-term term.

CSX Railroad has informed Kenton officials that it is closing the track on Bales Road to repair a defective rail. This work should be completed by Nov. 12, according to Burl Helton, public works superintendent.

Anne Marie Jones, 8481 TR 143, Kenton – speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25. Tiara Marie Douce, 125 W. Highland Ave., Ada – speeding 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

Thomas Daryl Rittenour, Waynesfield and Jessica Marie Preston, same address. Shawn Bertram Herzog, 17565 CR 209, Mount Victory and Melissa Marie Modd, same address.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Hardin County Agricultural Society (fair board) – 7:30 p.m., fair office, fairgrounds

John L. Schimmoeller, Rawson, was traveling south on North Cherry Street toward the intersection of East Columbus Street. As Schimmoeller was coming to a stop at a stop sign, Diane R. Neuhauser, 16427 Lindsey Drive, who was traveling westbound on E. Columbus Street, attempted to make a right-hand turn onto N. Cherry Street.