The United Way of Hardin County kicked off its 2016 campaign this morning with a breakfast bringing contributors and support agencies together. “The American people dig in their pockets and give money to somebody they hope does good things with it,” Campaign Chairman David Sturgeon said of the efforts.

Company executives and politicians were on hand to open the expansion of International Paper’s Kenton facility Monday morning, but it was the 650 employees who were in the spotlight. The company announced 19 months ago it would double the size of its Kenton facility and create 125-plus jobs for the Kenton area.

A group of Hardin County leaders stand behind State Rep. Robert Cole Sprague in support of his opposition to the marijuana legalization issue on the November general election ballot.

DOLA — A rural Dola family lost everything but the clothes on their backs Sunday when a fire destroyed their home. According to Northern Hardin County Fire Department Assistant Chief Greg Hinebaugh, the alarm came into the department about 9:30 a.m. when a passerby saw smoke coming from the home of Dave and Sherry Wilmoth, 4733 TR 85.

Workers from H2O Water Towers of Michigan put the final touches on the renovation of the Forest water tower Friday morning as they place the 6-foot high stencils on the side of the 300-gallon tower.

The days are gone when farmers put seeds in the ground and hoped the weather cooperated over the summer. Just how much of an impact technology has had in recent years on agriculture was evident Friday morning at the monthly breakfast meeting of the Ag Council.

At many schools, the school day begins with students entering their classroom to get ready to learn. At Kenton Elementary School, they now get ready for breakfast. The school offers breakfast free to all students in grades preK-6 in a new program developed by Laura Widder, cafeteria supervisor.

When the people of Japan say “good morning” to their friends, they use the word “ohio” and on Wednesday, Hardin County said “ohio” to their new friends from Japan. A large crowd of guests from Hardin County, the state of Ohio, including Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor, and from Japan met at the new Sekisui plant south of Kenton....