Update: We had a great turnout for our 9th Annual Veterans’ Dinner:) Annual Veteran’s Lunch/Dinner The Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission will be hosting their 9th annual Veteran’s Dinner for county veterans and their spouse or their caregiver, along with an informative presentation after lunch. To be eligible for the free dinner, you must be […]
2023 Hardin County Veterans 5K Run *Update* (click here to see the list of winners and pics)
Last Saturday (September 30th) turned out to be a wonderful day to have our annual Veterans 5K Run. We had a great turnout – veteran’s and supporters both had a lot of fun. Please review the list of the winners of the 5K event, along with the pictures of the day (this year’s theme was […]
2023 Hardin County Veterans 5K Run (run, walk, or crawl) *click here for more info*
5K Event Details Date: September 30th, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM sharp Location: Veterans Park (15906 Route 309, Kenton, OH) 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 into the office, along […]
Veteran’s Family Fishing Tournament “Update” 2023 (click here for sponsors, pics, & winners)
The 2nd annual Veteran’s Fishing Tournament was hosted by the Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission (VSC) who provided a fun and enjoyable time for both the veterans and their families. The VSC would like to thank the following sponsors for the opportunity to host this event and to make the fishing tournament a reality: American […]
PGA HOPE (click here for more info)
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 […]
2023 Veteran’s Family Fishing Tournament (click here for more info)
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. […]
2023 Free Medical Alert Systems for Veterans (click here for more info)
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 […]
2022 Reappointed VSC Member – Gerald Purcell
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.
2022 Holiday Food Voucher Outreach Program (click here for more info)
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 […]
Veteran’s Dinner 2022 (click here for info & pics)
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 […]