During the daytime hours, Amanda Crates-Bayliff can be found consoling grieving families at the Schindewolf-Stout-Crates Funeral Home in Kenton. But after work, the black dress is replaced with gym clothes and Crates-Bayliff is at home lifting weights and doing exercises as a trainer at the new Iron Fit Gym in Kenton.

For the parents of most 16-month-old boys, the bedtime for their toddler is a time to unwind and relax from the hectic demands of the day. But Tom Francis and Christina Howe of Kenton are on pins and needles when their son, Riley, finally drifts off.

John Murray of Kenton pins the three stars on the uniform of his son, Lt. General John “Mike” Murray, at services Thursday in the Patriot Room of the Pentagon. Murray was promoted by General Mark Milley, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.

If anyone knows the cost of heroin addiction, it is Jawna Ferrell. The Kenton woman has lost a brother and a son in the war on drugs and is dedicating her life to helping others who are facing the heroin epidemic.

MOUNT VICTORY — With classes set to begin at the new Ridgemont School building in just 2 1/2 weeks, teachers have begun the move-in process. Most teachers began the move from their former building – either the elementary school in Mount Victory or the high school in Ridgeway – to the new building on Tuesday, while some started on Monday.

Hardin Northern Community Center board member Becky Coker (left), Dunkirk Diamond Plastics plant manager Ken Bather and Dunkirk Mayor Terry Allen look over one of the eight large planters donated to the village by Diamond Plastics.

The home of Bo and Laura Walters on County Road 20 near Dunkirk was selected by the Keep Hardin County Beautiful Committee for its Beautification Award in August. The Walters’ garden contain many plants from Bo’s mother’s garden in many flower beds at the home.

For Larry Gossard, his 8-year-old son Bryce is his life. Bryce, who is in second grade this year, was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, or NF1, a rare genetic disorder.

Starting quarterback Trent Hites threw for four touchdown passes and added another on the ground as Kenton scored 34 first quarter points in its final tune-up of the preseason against Toledo Scott on Friday night.