Camden Hicks (left) and Wyatt Gerlach (right) represented Kenton Elks Lodge 157 and the Ohio Elks Association at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Elks Shootout held in Frederick, Md., from March 3-5.

MOUNT VICTORY — Members of the Hardin County Republican Party filled the banquet facilities of the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mount Victory on Sunday evening to meet a long list of candidates seeking their support, to honor Lincoln Day and to celebrate the success of the party in the November election. U.S. Rep. Bob Latta told the Republicans the first …

Elizabeth Brown, daughter of Amyial and Michael Brown, and Chase Fleece, son of Craig and Jennifer Fleece, were named the 2017 Poultry King and Queen at the first annual Hardin County Poultry Banquet at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Kenton on Saturday night. Times photo/Ty Thaxton    

The leader of economic development in Hardin County hopes to take that experience to the Ohio Statehouse. Jon Cross, president/CEO and economic development director of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, announced today his plans to run for state representative of the 83rd Ohio House District in the Republican primary in 2018. The district includes Hancock County, Hardin County and a portion of Logan County.

The 42nd Hillcrest Men’s Jay Albert Memorial Invitational Tournament had a first-time winner on Sunday when Jason Howe defeated Nick Zachariah 245-166 in the last match of the finals to claim the top trophy at Hillcrest Lanes. Howe, who entered the final day of play as the top seed, needed to win just one match of the step ladder final to claim the tournament. In addition to the trophy, he won $400, a jacket, a shirt and his entry fee for the 2018 tournament.

Kenton is being given a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to make changes which will last for many generations to come, according to a senior planner who is working on a revitalization plan for the city. Kenton City Council has approved OHM Advisors to address its aging water and sewer lines in the business area around the courthouse.

Kenton preschooler Caradee Turner takes a break from brushing miniature horse Ollie to get a closer look during a program Friday morning at the elementary school.

McGUFFEY — Thirteen Upper Scioto Valley High School athletes were recently presented their winter sports awards. Emily Patton took both Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year honors for the Lady Rams basketball team.

ADA — James Cunningham has spent most of his life working with people around the world. As a diplomat for the U.S. State Department, Cunningham has dealt with people on the international stage. As the ambassador to the United Nations, Afghanistan and Israel, Cunningham has negotiated with national leaders.