The origins of the coonskin cap can be traced back to the early Native Americans. Many tribal hunters wore the animal pelt hats as part of camouflage, to blend in to the surrounding when hunting. In some tribes the coonskin cap could be used to show status of importance amongst other tribal members.

COLUMBUS — Steth Jackson graduated May 9 from Mount Carmel College of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Beryl (Rogers) and Matthew Dudek of Kenton are parents of a 6-pound, 4-ounce, 20.5-inch girl, Gretta Mae, born at 11:12 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. Grandparents are Randy and Merrilee Rogers and Frank and Sandy Dudek. Great-grandparents are Robert Tom and Helen Dudek. The infant is joined at home by sisters Adella and Steena, …

The Dunkirk Girl Scouts retired a large number of American Flags on Flag Day, June 14. They prepared the flags for retirement at their last meeting.

Gardening expert Tom Wood from NBC4 in Columbus will give a landscape design presentation during “An Evening Garden Affair" on Monday, June 22 in Kenton.

Kenton High School has announced its honor roll for the fourth nine weeks of the 2014-2015 school year.

Many people know Rev. Dr. Randall Forester as “the cowboy preacher,” and while it wasn’t intended, his look is a reflection of his ministry.

Lauren and Jean (Potts) Park are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They were married June 27, 1965 at LaRue United Methodist Church.

The Youth Mission Team from St. John's United Church of Christ is looking to make a difference both locally and abroad. This summer the team will be traveling to Belize where it will construct and deliver beds for children who either do not have one, or who are sleeping 4-5 people per bed.