DOLA — Hardin Northern held its winter sports program on Wednesday night, recognizing athletes that participated in boys and girls basketball and cheerleading.

Ten years ago, Larry and Heather Gossard of Kenton had never heard of neurofibromatosis. But when doctors told them their 10-month-old son was the victim of NF, they quickly became experts.

Don Lockwood, played by Daniel McPherson, leads the dance corps as it performs “Gotta Dance” in the Benjamin Logan High School production of Singin’ in the Rain.

Sarah Clapper, Miss Ohio, visited the students at the Hardin County Community School in Kenton on Wednesday. She was joined by Juvenile Court Judge Steve Christopher as she spoke to the students about the importance of being “who they are, not what they are.”

Hardin County took a step forward in addressing race relations Tuesday evening by just talking about the issue. The first session of Hardin County Talks filled the pews of the Payne Chapel AME Church in Kenton.

ADA — Vocalists from throughout the area are auditioning for a spot in two new community choirs. The Noteworthy Community Choir is being formed by Ada High School graduate Vicki Mills and is offering spots to singers in two groups.

A crew puts the finishing touches on the outside of the Ada Public Library’s addition. The expansion is expected to open later this week, according to Head Librarian Brett Grant.

In helping to battle the drug issue in Hardin County, Diana Carroll-Aghdam’s work is all made worthwhile when she sees how the data she collects is helping individuals. Diana is nearing one year with the Kenton-Hardin Health Department as part of a three-year Prescription Drug Overdose (PDO) grant through the Ohio Department of Health.

The Kenton High School powerlifters finished first at the 2018 State Powerlfting meet held at KHS on Saturday.

For the sixth consecutive year the Kenton High School powerlifters are state champions. The host Wildcats outlifted runner-up St. Marys by over 1,200 pounds to claim the boys team title at the annual State Powerlifting Championship on Saturday afternoon at KHS.