The Veterans’ Service Commission would like to announce their Holiday Ham outreach program for 2019, which is available for all “needy” veterans and widows. Applicants can request a ham voucher by coming into the Veterans’ Service Office between December 2nd – 6th . The veteran “must” bring in proof of honorable or under honorable service […]

*** The dinner was a huge success! *** There were over 100 people in attendance along with several speakers who provided insightful information to the veteran’s and their spouses.  We had Danielle Murphy from the Attorney General’s Office, Bud Gibson from the local VFW, Michael Green from the Dayton Vet Center, Justin Detwiler from the […]

The Veterans’ Service Commission (VSC) agreed to offer the honor of Grand Marshal to Allyn (Big AL) Talbert (he graciously accepted).  Mr. Talbert is a Vietnam Era veteran who served in different locations around the world during the Vietnam Era.  He would be the second Vietnam Era veteran selected to be Grand Marshal in the Memorial Day Parade in Kenton, […]

A Veterans Resource & Health Fair will be held on Thursday March 21st, at the Hardin County District Library located in Kenton (325 East Columbus Street) from 10 – 4 pm.  There will be VA representatives from the VA Hospital, the local County Veteran Service Officer – Steven Gossard, Vet Center counselor, and representatives from Ohio Northern […]

The Honorable Judge Barrett appointed Terry Hamm (representing the VVA), for his second term, to the Veterans’ Service Commission (picture was taken on January 09, 2019).  

The Veterans’ Service Commission would like to announce their Holiday Ham program for 2018, which is available for needy veterans and widows. All applicants must come into the Veterans’ Service Office between November 26th – 30th, in order to request a ham voucher.  You “must” bring in proof of honorable or under honorable service via […]

2018 Veteran’s Dinner The Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission will be hosting their 4th annual Veteran’s Day dinner for county veterans and their spouses.  The dinner will be held at the Kenton Armory on November 10, 2018, between the hours of 4:00 -5:00 p.m. Tickets will be available for pickup at the Veterans’ Service Office, […]

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The Veterans’ Service Commission partnered up with the Apostolic Gospel Church, pastor Rodney Donohoo, who provided a location to setup their tents, along with the VFW Post from Forest and Mt Victory (#1182 & 6817) who provided the food that was given to Hardin County veterans for free.  The VSC also handed out free fair passes […]

The Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission wishes to inform veterans that they are able to get a free one day fair pass either at the Veterans’ Service Office or at our veteran’s tent along Fairground Rd, on Veteran’s Day. Please stop by and see the County Veteran Service Officer, Steven Gossard, who will have tickets […]