Many people know Rev. Dr. Randall Forester as “the cowboy preacher,” and while it wasn’t intended, his look is a reflection of his ministry.

Bob Purcell starts the fire to retire nearly 500 worn American flags at the Kenton AMVETS Post 1994 Sunday evening.

McGUFFEY — School has been out of session for several weeks at Upper Scioto Valley, but 30 high school students have spent the past week in classes. Students entering the eighth through twelfth grades at USV returned to school after being encouraged to participate in the school’s first Innovation Camp.

The Hardin County YMCA has made a real splash with the community this month, thanks to its discounted summer swim lessons. With the help of a $1,000 grant from the Hardin County Community Foundation, the YMCA is offering summer swimming lessons through June and July for just $12.

Members of The Cadets drum and bugle corps practice at Ohio Northern University’s Dial-Roberson Stadium Wednesday evening in preparation for their summer series. The Cadets consists of 150 members between the ages of 16 and 22 will travel 14,000 miles this summer to entertain their fans.

nternational Paper is nearing completion on the 250,000 square foot expansion at its Kenton manufacturing facility. As final construction continues and new equipment installation begins, International Paper officials credit community organizations for being advocates behind growth for the company and 125 jobs that will be created in the Kenton community.

Jacob Diller (right) shows the imaginary alphabet letter card he chose to the audience during Jeff Wawrzaszek’s magic show at the Hardin Northern Public Library in Dunkirk on Tuesday.

Saulisberry Park Manager Todd Manns releases some of the 300 fish which were put in France Lake on Tuesday afternoon.

For Alicia Kleinfelter and Mary Ramge, one of the biggest challenges of retiring from the middle school will be to figure out who they are away from school.