The Hardin County Truck and Tractor Pull is the big draw tonight at the Hardin County Fair. It begins at 7 p.m. in the grandstand. Preceding it will be a performance by the Renegade Equestrian Drill Team from Belle Center. [envira-gallery id=”155800″] Thursday’s attendance was just below what was recorded a year ago. The total estimated crowd was 6,037 with …

The first of 30 wind turbines planned for the Hog Creek Wind Farm, north of Dunkirk and Dola, was installed this week with progress continuing nearby.

The Kenton boys soccer team showed its killer instinct Thursday night in its 5-0 Western Buckeye League victory over Defiance. Leading by two goals at halftime, the Wildcats wanted to make sure to put the game away early in the second half and not allow the visiting Bulldogs an opportunity to get back into the game.

The colorful lights of the midway of the 2017 Hardin County Fair glimmered with water after a rain storm blew through the grounds late Wednesday afternoon. The downpour flooded the office of the show arena and sent visitors seeking shelter in the buildings. The harness racing in the grandstand was canceled due to the weather and will be doubled up …

The first and second place winners in the eight heats of Wednesday’s Market Lamb Show of the Hardin County Fair line up to allow the judge to select a grand and reserve champion. When the results were announced, sisters Sidney and Maddie Gossard of Ada were in the top two spots. They are the daughters of Marlon and Melissa Gossard …

At left, Sebastian Johnson takes the spotlight as he performs a solo as part of the song, “I Will Survive” with the Hardin Northern Marching Band Tuesday night at the annual band show of the Hardin County Fair.

Hardin County Fair Board President Howard Lyle (right) presents Ray Davis with a plaque in honor Davis being named the honoree of this year’s fair. Davis was recognized for the honor after he announced his retirement from the board after 37 years of service and countless hours of volunteering.

Mike Comstock (left) presents a plaque to Paul and Nancy Rickenbacher during the opening of the band show at the grandstands during the Hardin County Fair. Comstock, who presents the annual fireworks display at the July 4th celebration at the fairgrounds honored the couple for their dedication to the event.

Wes Goldsmith and Jesse Purcell of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance hold copies of the new visitors guide developed by the Alliance’s tourism division. The booklets were presented to the public at the Alliance’s booth at the Hardin County Fair on Tuesday and they feature attractions, recreation, antique and hidden gems, places to shop, places to stay and eat and key events throughout the county.

The Kenton girls tennis team swept the three singles matches as the Lady Wildcats topped Van Wert 3-2 for their first WBL win of the season. The Wildcats are 4-6 for the season and have won more matches now than all of last season.