Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International met at Henry’s Restaurant on Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. President Laura Ferguson welcomed 38 members and three guests. Guests Included Denise Mustain, Deb Hord and Jeanne Lutterbein.

Eyra Miller, 3, is fascinated with the mouth of the model dinosaur at the Dino Roar exhibit at the Hardin County Fair. The educational talk about dinosaurs is presented daily during the fair.

With some county schools out of classes for the fair, the afternoons on the midway can bring many thrill-seekers. A short shower fell on the fairgrounds for a while late Wednesday afternoon and the threat of rain remains through tonight. Fair officials estimate the attendance at the fair is up over last year’s numbers despite the extreme heat.

Jamie Adams of Mobile Glass Studios fires up a glass owl she created at the Hardin County Fair on Wednesday. The portable furnace reaches temperatures of 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit. The studio staff is putting on displays throughout the fair.

The pork portion of the Dish Day competition featured kabobs this year. Taking first place was Elaine Hoover (let), who won with an Hawaiian Grilled Pork entry. Second place honors went to Lori Paul’s Creole pork. The sweet and sour pork entered by Courtney Kiper won the third place ribbon and Jeannette Kiper won with her southwest pork creation. Merlene …

Eighty-nine kids, ages 1-8 entered the Kenton Times/Painter Creek coloring contest at the Hardin County Fair. Winners were front from left Thayne Shepherd of Findlay, first place ages 5-6; Londyn Crum of Kenton, third place ages 5-6; Abigail James of Forest, third place ages 3-4; Ella Rish of Kenton, 2nd place ages 3-4; Blise Smith of Kenton, second place ages 1-2;

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Katelyn Hildebrand and Hanna Breidenbach had two goals each as Riverdale cruised to a 7-0 victory over Columbus Grove in non-league soccer action on Thursday night. Haley Frey, Payton Rodriguez and Paige Rothlisberger added goals for the Falcons, who led 4-0 at halftime.

Winners of the Junior Fair Goat Show at the 2018 Hardin County Fair were announced on Tuesday.

Winners of the 2018 Hardin County Fair Junior Fair Goat show were announced on Tuesday.

The winners of the 2018 Hardin County Fair Junior Fair swine show and Junior Fair horse show were announced on Tuesday.