Kenton Full Gospel Church Pastor Anita VanBuskirk (middle) cuts the ribbon for the opening of the church’s new food pantry, located at the former parsonage at 127 N. Wayne St.

The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Hardin County has had a variety of prominent Buckeyes as speakers. On Thursday night at the club’s annual banquet in Kenton, one of Hardin County’s own was featured. Dr. Bruce McPheron, Dean of the College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences...

Sunday the Hardin County community will gather at the Simon Kenton School for the sixth annual Family Fun Day and Car Show. The activities, said organizer Larry Gossard, are designed to allow families to enjoy a day together of music, food and games, but is also a fundraiser to raise money for a cure of neurofibromatosis.

Charlene Hilty was recognized for her 35 years of service on the Hardin County Regional Planning Board. Chairman Larry Phillips presented Hilty with a plaque and thanked her for her service.

DOLA — Two teachers will be retiring from the Hardin Northern School District this year, but both plan to return in some capacity to the school next year. Jeanette Karcher expects to see the Polar Bear students as a substitute teacher. Michael Dennis is returning to teach full-time.

After a year’s absence, the Buggy Ride bicycle tour is returning to Hardin County on Saturday, June 13. The Hardin County Family YMCA and the Healthy Lifestyles Coalition have taken over sponsorship of the tour.

After nearly three decades of practicing law, Steve Christopher achieved his career goal of becoming a judge when he donned the black robe in 2013, presiding over Hardin County’s juvenile and probate courts.

With the last days of school ticking away, two Kenton students are preparing to return to their homes in Europe. Konstantin Hoelzl will be going back to Austria and Andrea Ceschin will be heading for his home in Italy.