Friends of the Alger Public Library (FrAPL) led the first of three children’s summer reading programs at McGuffey Church of Christ and Roundhead United Methodist Church last week.

DUNKIRK — Mark Rosenthal and his "Animal Magic Show" will perform at the Hardin Northern Public Library on Tuesday beginning at 2 p.m. It is free and open to the public. His program features exotic animals from all over the world presented in a fun and educational way.

FOREST — Royalty candidates for the 2015 Tree Town Festival have been announced. This year there are two queen, one king, one princess, two prince and four baby candidates.

Melissa Brielmaier and Lance Humble were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church in Kenton by Rev. Bryan Meadows.

The Lima Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual summer luncheon on Saturday, June 20 at the Masonic Lodge in Lima.

The Ridgemont Public Library was welcomed Dave Ramsey to its summer reading program this week. He shared various pieces of military uniforms and equipment with the children.

Ashley (Broseke) and Brent Kelly of Kenton are parents of a 7-pound, 15.5-ounce, 20.5-inch boy, Boston Douglas, born at 8:04 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

Kimberly Anne VanBuskirk and Andrew William Haddox are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. Kimberly is the daughter of Tom and Mary Anne VanBuskirk of Kenton.

June is designated as National Camping Month. However, all of the summer months are especially great for camping.