In recognition of Flag Day, members of AmVets Post 1994 retired several hundred American flags at ceremonies at the post in Kenton Friday evening.

Pastor Anita VanBuskirk and her granddaughter, Bella, stand with the new church bus purchased by Kenton Full Gospel Church to transport guests to and from church services and activities.

Salem United Church of Christ recently celebrated the graduation of two of its members from their high schools. Josie Lookabaugh (left) graduated from Elgin High School and Tye Sherman graduated from Kenton High School.

Members of the Hardin County Wranglers 4-H Club, along with advisors and parents, worked to renew the box seats of the grandstands at the Hardin County Fairgrounds by applying a fresh coat of paint.

Denna Clem (front, center) is heading the organizing efforts for the county's Fourth of July activities this year. She stands at the fairgrounds with some of the corporate sponsors for the event.

The Ohio State Beekeeping Association (OSBA) donated a number of books and a DVD to the Riverdale Schools on Thursday to help students learn about beekeeping.

George Smith of Kenton flew to Washington, DC as part of the Flag City Honor Flight for “One More Tour…. With Honor” on Tuesday. Smith was drafted to the Army and served two years in the Korean War on the 38th parallel. Smith was one of 77 veterans who traveled to the nation’s capital where they visited the World War …

Hardin County Sheriff’s Deputy Kendrick Garmon talked with the Grant Clover Buds 4-H Club members about safety issues and also was a guest speaker at the Hardin Hi-Lighters 4-H Club.

FOREST — Scientists can predict the day, time and location of the total solar eclipse that will block out the sun on April 8, 2024. They have identified the epicenter of the celestial event as Forest, Ohio. But what NASA can't predict is the size of crowd which will make its way to the village to witness it.

Lori Fithian leads a group of participants in the Ada Public Library's Summer Reading Program during her Drummunity program.