During the past 26 years that Allen Barrett has been a member of the BKP Ambulance Board, he has seen highs and lows in the organization. But the veteran representative from Goshen Township is convinced the organization is on the right track now thanks to a change in leadership.

United Way of Hardin County finished its annual campaign at 92 percent of goal. The total raised was $202,038.95. The goal was $215,000.

The November fire at Scioto Village Apartments was the first local disaster to be handled by Love INC (In the Name of Christ) in its new capacity through Hardin County’s Emergency Management Agency. Love INC President Marilyn Balthrope and board member Jeff Spearman updated the area mayors about the changes during the Hardin County Mayors’ Association meeting Wednesday evening at the Kenton Municipal Building.

Doubters of the generous and giving spirit of the Kenton and Hardin County community can shake those doubts following the November morning fire in Scioto Village. Love INC (In the Name of Christ) served as a collection point for donations after Building B of the Kenton apartment complex was destroyed by fire on Nov. 17 that killed one man and left many others homeless.

Greg Osborn is a lucky man and he knows it. The owner of Osborn’s Towing survived a brush with death last week when a semi-truck plowed into his wrecker at the scene of an accident.

As Jennifer Alger takes on her new role as Hardin County Municipal Court clerk, she looks forward to the opportunity to increase her knowledge in the field. Alger is in her third week as clerk, taking over for the recently retired Eloise Cramer, who had 36 years experience on the job.

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