Five record prices were set along with a big increase in premiums paid to the young sellers at Saturday's Hardin County Junior Fair Livestock Sale. New sales records were set for the purchase of the champion gilt, champion and reserve champion dairy steer and champion and reserve champion beef feeder, according to information compiled by livestock sale chairman Don Spar, who will be retiring after 30 years on the fair board.

Thanks in part to nice weather, the Hardin County Fair posted its best attendance since 2015, according to Judi Cronley, secretary/treasurer. The estimated attendance was 57,079 for the six-day run of the fair, with a paid gate of 10,193. That compares to estimated attendance of 30,165 and a paid gate of 8,168 during last year’s rain-marred fair.

Prior to Sunday night’s demolition derby at the Hardin County Fair, the future of the sport got the chance to get in on the fun by taking part in the power wheels competition.

Members of the 2019-2020 Ada High School “Varsity Singers” entertain a large crowd by performing the song “Coffee in a Cardboard Cup” from their show “Coffee Break” during the swing choir show at the Hardin County Fair on Sunday.

MONDAY, SEPT. 9 Kenton City Council – 7 p.m., chambers McGuffey council – 6 p.m., chambers Alger council – 6 p.m., village offices

Friday A suspicious person was reported on Kohler Street. An officer responded to 418 N. Wayne St. for a report of vandalism to a vehicle.

Kathryn A. Lycos, New Carlisle – speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone, fined $25. Dakota Thomas Cornell, 6728 CR 45, Alger – speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, one prior offense, fined $65. Fined $25 for speeding 49 mph in a 35 mph zone were: Troy Guy Simpson, 165 N. Blanchard St., Forest; Kimberly K. Reames, Zanesfield; James P. Wolf IV, Huntsville; James P. Wolf IV, Huntsville; Eleanor M. Claybaugh, 654 N. High St., Kenton; Michael David Gorby, Prospect; Daniel A. Hoy, Upper Sandusky.

Kelly Jackson joined Liberty National Bank in August 2019 as the Branch Operations Manager in the Kenton office. She brings with her more than 15 years of combined experience in management, banking, lending and bank operations. She has worked various roles as she has progressed in her banking career including teller, banker, and office manager.

KudoStudio will have a ribbon cutting and formal open house at its new location, 14 N. Main St., Kenton on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served.

A trainer from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium shows a Red Kangaroo joey off to a large crowd of guests at the small animal show arena during Friday’s Hardin County Fair.