The three contested mayors’ races in Hardin County were not even close. Kenton Mayor Randy Manns had little opposition at the polls Tuesday. Manns was the only candidate to have his name appear on the ballot, but he was challenged by write-in candidates Joe Hord and John Alexander.

DOLA — The student body of Hardin Northern was rocking and rolling as they learned what it takes to become a successful author. Sigmund Brouwer has sold more than three million copies of his books. The titles include “Devil’s Pass” and “Justine McKeen and the Bird Nerd.”

A truck driven by Donald Weiner of Columbus was traveling north on East Forest Road (Ohio 53) in Kenton Monday morning when a car driven by Gage Derossett, Belle Center, pulled out from the driveway at Forest Court Apartments.

David Sutherland looks over his voting options at the Community Building at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Sutherland was voting in Kenton’s Fourth Ward this morning.

ADA — For 48 years, an Ada woman has been teaching a valuable life skill to area youngsters. Sandy Neely, known as “the swimming lady,” was recognized as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the 50th Town and Gown Banquet at Ohio Northern University on Monday night.

MOUNT VICTORY — The Mount Victory Tree Commission planted a tree for Arbor Day at Henry Martin Park on Oct. 30. Resident Pam Arnold and her sister, Patty, from Ashtabula, met the commission members for the tree planting.

A family is murdered in Kenton and an innocent man is executed for the crime. No, it’s not a local legend; it’s fiction and the plot for a new book written by a woman with family ties to Hardin County.