Judge John O’Donnell will make a second try for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court and even though the election isn’t until 2016, he is optimistic about his chances.

In just eight hours Saturday, the participants in the Upward Sports program collected 2,931 cans of food for the seven Hardin County food pantries.

The deadline for submission of material for the 2015 Hardin County History has been extended for another two weeks.

The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTC) will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center in Ada.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Dunkirk council – 7 p.m., chambers

DUNKIRK — When the Price Funeral Home closed its Dunkirk location in 2010, it appeared to be a loss for the community. But in the past five years, the church community led an effort to convert the location into a center dedicated to meeting the needs of the people in the community.

More bricks from the former Espy School will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, announced Kenton City Schools Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski.

The Kenton Fire Department had planned to provide backup service for the BKP Ambulance District beginning Monday, but that date has been delayed, said KFD Chief Russ Blue.

ADA — Ohio Northern University’s Habitat for Humanity chapter will send 110 students on work trips for spring break from March 1-7. Instead of heading down south for a week on a beach with friends, these ONU students will build homes for families in need.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Dunkirk council – 7 p.m., chambers