ADA — The Ada community immortalized its “Swimming Lady” in bronze during a ceremony Friday. Sandy Neely has taught generations of area children how to swim and be safe near the water over the past 50 years. Ada showed its appreciation by dedicating a bronze plaque to her at the new pool house.

The Kenton football team won the 7 on 7 Tournament hosted by the University of Tennessee this week. Submitted photo

Kenton Elks Lodge 157 recognized Flag Day on June 14 with a public ceremony held in the ballroom of the Lodge. Lodge member and retired Kenton educator, Bob Davis, shared the history of the American flag.

ADA — A group of local historians are hoping to tap into the rich history of the Ada community and find a house for some of the relics. Ada Public Library Director Rhett Grant was conducting research at the library last summer for a program he was to deliver on the library’s history.

Bret Bahr of Graphic Packaging presents a $5,000 check to Denna Clem, organizer of the Celebrate Freedom Fourth of July event at the Hardin County Fairgrounds.

Manager Jeff Howard stands with one of the displays at the Old City Hall Antique Mall, located at 224 W. Columbus St., Kenton. The mall will be celebrating its grand opening Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

At left, Taryn Headington gets slimed during the Slimetime program at Gormley Park Tuesday morning as part of the Forest-Jackson Public Library’s summer reading program. Teams of young readers were divided into teams and asked members questions on children’s literature.

Kenton High School senior Chase Fleece arrived at Buckeye Boys State last weekend confident. He announced right away he was a candidate for governor.

The temperature snuck above 90 degrees Monday in Hardin County and brought a crowd of people to seek shelter from the heat at the Kenton Municipal Pool. Showers today and Wednesday are expected to bring the mercury down to a more comfortable level for the rest of this week.

The team from the Kenton Moose Lodge won the championship of the first Terry Devore Memorial Tournament at Kenton’s Waterworks Park. The tournament began Friday evening and wrapped up Saturday evening.