RIDGEWAY — The Ridgemont FFA received a donation of $2,500 on Tuesday afternoon through the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program.

In the latest map showing the health rankings of Ohio counties, Hardin County stands out. Not for a good reason.

LIMA — As the winter weather wraps up and spring has arrived, at least on the calendar, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will be putting away plows and transitioning into construction work around the district.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Hardin County Regional Planning Commission – 7 p.m., Veteran’s Hall, courthouse

DUNKIRK — The annual Alger Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt has been a staple of the community for decades. Chuck and Bonnie Wilson of Dunkirk have been the hunt’s primary organizers for nearly 30 years, and each year they come back because of the joy they see it give to others.

DUNKIRK — When Keigan Poe was born 16 years ago, doctors told his mother, Diane, her son would never walk, talk or be able to do anything but lay in a bed. But Keigan has proven them wrong and continues to make strives and bring joy to Diane and others with his persistent attitude.

Landon Mosher, age 4, enjoys a new literacy computer at the Ada Public Library with his mom, Jessi.

MOUNT VICTORY — The Mount Victory Village Council approved permanent appropriations for 2015 at its second meeting of the month Thursday evening.

Kenton residents have about two weeks to decide what they would like to get rid of through the city’s annual spring cleanup. The cleanup will be conducted April 13-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hardin County Fairgrounds.

The winners of the fifth annual child abuse awareness poster contest were announced Thursday evening at the Jacob Parrott Safety Center in Kenton.