Hardin Northern Community Center board member Becky Coker (left), Dunkirk Diamond Plastics plant manager Ken Bather and Dunkirk Mayor Terry Allen look over one of the eight large planters donated to the village by Diamond Plastics.

The home of Bo and Laura Walters on County Road 20 near Dunkirk was selected by the Keep Hardin County Beautiful Committee for its Beautification Award in August. The Walters’ garden contain many plants from Bo’s mother’s garden in many flower beds at the home.

For Larry Gossard, his 8-year-old son Bryce is his life. Bryce, who is in second grade this year, was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, or NF1, a rare genetic disorder.

Starting quarterback Trent Hites threw for four touchdown passes and added another on the ground as Kenton scored 34 first quarter points in its final tune-up of the preseason against Toledo Scott on Friday night.

UPPER SANDUSKY — Passengers on a charter bus that crashed on U.S. 23 near Upper Sandusky around 2 p.m. Friday acted quickly when they noticed something wrong with their driver, potentially preventing scores of injuries.

A crew lays down asphalt on Klingler Road on the western edge of Ada after the pavement was removed and completely replaced over the summer.

Max Trachsel (center) was named 2015 Conservation Partner and Cooperator of the Year by the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District during its annual meeting Thursday evening at the Hardin County Fairgrounds.

Forest Area Community Improvement Corp. President Jeff Knedler of Hempy Water Conditioning (left) presented a Downtown Beautification Certificate of Appreciation to Heath and Holly McGrew at the group’s meeting on Aug. 19.