The Boots and Buckles 4-H group met on Monday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at advisor Jolene Buchenroth's house.

Dom Tiberi had spoken to Kenton High School juniors and seniors in late April to spread “Maria’s Message” about the importance of being safe drivers and to avoid distractions.

Aaron Johnson (left) and Josh Sheldon hold up a chair to be bid on during the annual Chairs of Hope Auction to benefit Not By Choice Outreach, a local cancer support organization.

Paying a visit to the dentist’s office is something many people are apprehensive about. Krista Kiraly, the new owner of Advanced Dental Care, located in the Kenton Plaza on East Columbus Street, wants to make it an experience people will feel comfortable about.

Audry Haudenschield, daughter of Don and Amy Haudenschield of Kenton, was crowned the 2017 Kroger Crusaders Carnival princess. The Kroger Crusaders Relay for Life team held the carnival on June 3 at the Kenton Shopping Plaza.

The Kenton Lions Club met Wednesday, June 21 at Sulphur Lake Campground at 6 p.m. Thirteen members and four guests were in attendance. Lion President Daryl Flowers led in the pledge and the prayer.

A crime victims bill of rights amendment in Ohio is a step closer to being on the November ballot. The group Marsy’s Law for Ohio submitted more than 560,000 signatures in favor of the proposed constitutional amendment to the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office on Thursday.

Matthew Ball, also known as the Boogie Woogie Kid, plays for the children on his piano a version of the classic ‘60s rock tune “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley.