Lester Johns doesn’t seem to need anyone to watch over him. The 94-year-old veteran of World War II tills his own garden each spring and mows a large lawn. He jumps into his truck routinely and shops after taking part in the activities at the senior center. But with nine decades under his belt and a daughter who lives in Morral, it is no doubt a comfort to know someone back home is watching Lester.

A Kenton man was sent to prison for 11 months on a drug charge during a recent case in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.

FINDLAY — As part of the State Highway Patrol’s ongoing effort to contribute to a safer Ohio, troopers are continuing their increased focus on impaired driving enforcement.

BELLEFONTAINE — The guidance department at Benjamin Logan High School will be holding its College Credit Plus information meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the high school commons for students who wish to participate during the 2015-2016 school year.

The Hardin Community School held a regular board meeting on Feb. 24 at the school conference room in Kenton.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Hardin County Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee – 7 p.m., commissioners’ office, courthouse

In the early days of the 20th century, the McKitrick Hospital in Kenton was where people in Hardin County turned when they needed medical attention. Today a Kenton woman is hoping the weathered, abandoned, condemned building on North Detroit Street can again be a beacon of community hope to those seeking help in fighting addiction.

ADA — Following Ada Village Council’s approval at its regular meeting Tuesday night, the new wastewater treatment plant project’s change order total went from a deduct to a cost.

Kenton’s new outdoor warning siren will be activated as part of the statewide tornado drill on Friday at 9:50 a.m. The drill is part of Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 1-7.

Facing a growing concern about expenses exceeding revenue in its waterworks fund late in 2013, Kenton boosted its water rates and adopted a slight reduction in sewer charges for its healthier sewer account.