FORAKER — After 25 years on the job, Jane Kraft retired as Upper Scioto Valley’s school nurse in 2006, but she knew she didn’t want to give up working in the field. Since attending her first national conference in 2007, Jane has been a member and chapter leader in the Weston A. Price Foundation which seeks to “restore human health through the use of real, unadulterated food.”

Participants in Monday's swine showmanship at the Hardin County Fair wait for the signal to enter the show arena. Those pictured were competing in the 17-year-old division of the show.

The crowning of the Junior Fair King and Queen highlights tonight’s activities during opening day of the Hardin County Fair. Naming of the king and queen will begin at 7 p.m. in the grandstand.

Rumors have been circulating on social media stating in part that the Hardin County Fair will not be issuing re-admittance hand stamps for the 2019 fair. These rumors are false, said Kolt Buchenroth, Marketing and Communication Director for the fair.

Jack Whitmer baked his way to a grand and reserve championship title in the junior arts and craft show Monday evening. His scenic cake captured top honors, while his chocolate chip cookies were selected as reserve champs.

Adam Wagner gives some of the lamb exhibitors tips on showmanship during the skillathon in the small show arena. The sheep will take their place in the big show arena on Wednesday evening.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Ada council – 6:30 p.m., council chambers Dunkirk council – 7 p.m., chambers

In addition to the fines levied against defendants who are found guilty, $39 in state costs, $30 in court costs, $6 for court special projects and $5 for the court computerization fund will be assessed, a total of $80. Sunshine B. Sellers, Xenia – speeding 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

A 17-year-old male for speeding 90/55 mph zone, court ordered: car teens, 90-day license suspension and fined $50. A 17-year-old female for speeding 70/55 mph zone, court ordered: car teens, 45-day license suspension with work privileges and fined $25.

Gary Lynn Douglas, Jr., 12025 TR 180, Kenton and Patricia Ann Sanchez, same address Austin Michael Levan, 910 N. Ohio St., Alger and Cheyanne Desyre Vansky, same address