PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, led […]

Date:         April 29th, 2023 Time:        9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (registered participants sign in is at 9 A.M.) Location:  Veterans Park (15906 Route 309, Kenton, OH) Registration: Veterans’ Service Office (located in the courthouse-Kenton) Registration Deadline: Deadline for registration is April 25th, 2023. A veteran’s family fishing tournament will be held at Veterans Park (A.K.A. […]

Please check out the following: The VA recommends wearing a medical alert bracelet to get help quickly in an emergency. Whether due to a physical disability, health concerns, or advancing age, veterans may qualify for a free medical alert system from the VA or state assistance programs.  See how you may qualify and apply for […]

On December 20th, 2022, the Honorable Judge Barrett reappointed Gerald Purcell (who represents the Amvets) to the Veteran Service Commission (VSC) for his second five year term commencing January 15th, 2023 – January 15th , 2028.     

HOLIDAY FOOD VOUCHERS The Holiday Food Voucher Outreach Program is available for all “needy” veterans and widows.  The veteran “must” bring in proof of honorable or under honorable service via their DD214 and must have served on active duty for other than training.  The widow must bring in the death certificate and proof of the […]

The Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission will be hosting their 8th annual Veteran’s Dinner for county veterans and their spouses, along with providing, for the 9th year, a holiday food voucher for needy veterans and widows.  DINNER To be eligible for the free dinner, you must be a “veteran” with honorable service and a Hardin […]

The Veterans’ Service Commission and the County Veterans’ Service Officer (CVSO) would like to thank the following sponsors who supported our 2nd annual Hardin County Veterans 5K Event: McCullough Industries an Olympic Steel Company Frank (Bud) Gibson – VFW Post from Mt. Victory Kenton Elks Lodge #157, B.P.O.E. Special thanks to McCullough Industries Joe Casey […]

Military Funeral Honors 101  Under federal law, specifically, 10 U.S. Code § 1491 – Funeral honors functions at funerals for veterans – surviving family members and/or friends of eligible deceased veterans can request active military members perform military funeral honors.  “The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, upon request, a funeral honors detail is provided for the funeral of […]

  5K Event Details Date:           August 13th, 2022 Time:          10:00 AM sharp Location:    Saulisberry Park (west of Kenton on St. Rt. 67) Registration: Veterans’ Service Office (located in the courthouse-Kenton)   You can download the official PDF for this event here: 5K Flyer Registration Info  You can either download the PDFs below and mail them […]

The Veterans’ Service Commission (VSC) is looking for veterans from around Hardin County who would like to volunteer their time by participating on an Honor Guard that will provide military funeral honors to local county veterans. Steven Gossard, Executive Director /County Veteran Service Officer, is currently accepting names of volunteers who would like to be […]