Col. Tom McBrayer (left) is presented a proclamation by State Sen. Cliff Hite on Wednesday during the Veterans Day service at Kenton’s Walmart. The Senate honored McBrayer, who Hite called “a hero in this area,” for his service to his country and to his community.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale High School senior Alec Porter challenged his peers to never forget the veterans who fought for the United States. Porter was the speaker at Riverdale’s 2015 Veterans Day Assembly presented by the National Honor Society on Wednesday morning. The local veterans in attendance were treated to the singing of “Thank You Soldier”...

When Victor May joined the Kenton Elks lodge in 1909, he was given a package of gifts at his initiation, including a silk pocket flag. In the years to come, that small flag would be involved in two world wars, travel around the world and become lost at least twice before it made its way back to Kenton.

About 130 veterans and their guests gathered Tuesday evening at the Hardin County Council on Aging for a meal to celebrate Veterans Day.

About 140 Hardin County veterans and their spouses took part in the first Veterans Day Dinner at the armory in Kenton on Monday. The meal was sponsored by the Veterans Service Commission and offered meals throughout the day in honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday.

Jill and Tony Osbun place a Christmas wreath on the front door of their home at 655 N. Cherry St., Kenton in preparation for the Candy Cane Tour. The home was built in the 1940s and was the home of Warren and Marge Pfeiffer.

Rita Shope has spent her career both as a volunteer and overseeing them through hospice. At the end of the year, she’ll be stepping down as Hardin County Hospice’s volunteer coordinator. Shope, a native of Hamler, has been with the not-for-profit Hardin County Hospice since July of 1999 when she began as a nurse, going out to visit with patients.

DeGRAFF — Ada seemed to be figuring out Riverside's vaunted rushing attack. After allowing 132 rushing yards in the first quarter, the Bulldogs held Riverside to 49 rushing yards for the next quarter and a half.

ALGER — There are plenty of chicken farms in Hardin County. There is an abundance of pig farms, beef farms and dairies, but Jimmy and Susan Lightners’ Cattail Farm is unique.

A holiday scene created by local artist Pat Gamby will be sold with a portion of the sale donated to the Hardin County Museums. Director Linda Iams stands with the original egg tempera painting, which has a price tag of $6,800.