On the corner of the street just inside the corporation limits, there was a very small, general grocery store attached to a modest house. The sign out front read, “Mom’s Last Resort.” It was the last store before leaving the village. And it probably the last place you would think to go if you needed something.

First Holy Communion was celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenton on Sunday, April 28. Pictured are Joshua Stacklin and Lillian Poland with Fr. William J. Ferguson and members of the Knights of Columbus.

Gospel musician Thomas Shelton will perform at First Christian Church, 340 N. Main St., Kenton, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.

The Auglaize Free United Baptist Church will be hosting musician Kevin S. Wilson for a performance at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The church is located at 11890 Ohio 309, Maysville, 15 miles west of Kenton.

Terry and Linda Wuethrich are celebrating their 50th anniversary. The couple were married May 10, 1969 by Rev. Clayton Landis at Epworth United Methodist Church, Kenton. Terry is the son of the late Sid and Olive Wuethrich. Linda is the daughter of the late Walter and Lorene Sparks.

The Kenton Choral Boosters met on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Kenton High School Library. Members present were Sue Bailey - president, Steffanie Humphries - vice president, Matthew Ketcham – treasurer, Wanda Horner – secretary, and Todd Daquino, director. The meeting was called to order by Sue Bailey.

The Memorial Park Bridge Club met on Wednesday, May 8 at the Pro Shop Annex. The hostess was Jane Baker and there were four tables in play. High scores were held by Mary Ellen Hamilton, Dick Aller and Stu Hamilton.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Weight Watchers – 9:15 a.m., Hi-Point Church of Christ, 1815 Ohio 540, Bellefontaine. Weigh-in starts 1/2 hour earlier. AA Fellowship – 11 a.m., closed discussion at First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton.

MOUNT VICTORY — The TAB (Take A Bow) Awards, sponsored by the Hardin County Players, will be held Thursday, May 16 in the commons area of the Ridgemont School in Mount Victory. The program, which recognizes the Hardin County schools' achievements in theatrical productions performed during the current school year, will begin at 6 p.m.

Deborah Greeno was the winner of the Mary Lou Johnson-Hardin County District Library’s 50th anniversary outreach word find contest, coming up with 1,065 valid words.