Sunflower fields Kellogg Farms set aside three fields where it planted sunflowers this spring. The flowers are in full bloom and have become a popular stop for area visitors at the corner of County Road 175 and Township Road 50, southwest of Forest. Owner Bill Kellogg said he has no plans to harvest the seeds this fall. “We planted them to build … Read More
YMCA pool donation Pat Ritchey (second from left) accepts a $10,000 check on behalf of the YMCA Board from Ron Zimmerly, president of Liberty National Bank. Read More
Beautification recognition Lynn and Linda Dickerson of Kenton have been awarded a Spring Beautification Award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. Visitors are welcomed by patriotic lawn decorations and an old bike by the tree in the front yard. The front walkway is lined with black-eyed susans. Read More
64 participate in R’dale Lions scramble UPPER SANDUSKY — The Riverdale Community Lions Golf Scramble was held Saturday at Lincoln Hills Golf Course in Upper Sandusky. This year 16 teams/64 golfers, playing in the rain, split cash prizes and won individual contests. Read More
Lessons from grandads help Oestreich as she works two jobs serving the county Many of the lessons Deb Oestreich learned in life came from her granddads. As a young girl, Oestreich would help her grandfather, Lauren Eibling, prepare and sell his sweet corn crop each summer, she recalled. Her grandmother would be in charge of taking down the orders on the family telephone. Read More
Ada cruise-in Main Street in Ada was closed Saturday to allow for the first of what is hoped to become an annual summer event in the village. A good crowd attended the VFW’s Cruise-in and viewed the classic and antique cars on display while also taking advantage of the sales offered during the event by local merchants. Times photo/Dan Robinson Read More
Peaceful home The backyard of Jim and Peggy Harrison in Mount Victory is full of peace and tranquility with all the beautiful perennial and annual gardens. Read More
Over $1,000 raised The 21st annual McBlack Family Reunion was held on Sunday and 47 participants raised more than $1,000 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Read More
Children learn about musical instruments at Ridgemont Public Library Children attending the Ridgemont Public Library’s Summer Reading Program this past week had a great time listening to many different instruments and getting to try some. Chloe Noel shared with the children a variety of musical instruments like a violin, trombone, accordion, melodica, didjeridoo, and otamatone. Read More
Kenton’s Top Twenty embraces change in its new production Every year the Kenton High School Top Twenty begins a new season with new kids and new songs. Dealing with and accepting that change has inspired the theme for the show choir’s 2018-2019 season, “Change Is Gonna Come.” Read More