Toby Flaget thought he was at the end of his road. All he had known was being a Marine and police officer, but with both of those worlds taken from him, in his eyes, there was no reason to continue living. Tears ran down his cheeks as he held the barrel of a gun in his mouth.

Welcoming what may be its largest incoming group of teachers in school history, Kenton City Schools has taken a new approach to make sure they are prepared when classes begin Aug. 17. Superintendent Jennifer Penczarski said they call it “Boot Camp.”

Seventh and eighth graders in Kenton Middle School’s Dimensions show choir will be “dreaming big” this year. “Dream Big” is the theme for the 2015-16 Dimensions show. The director is Todd Daquino.

The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 215 E. North St., Kenton, will be holding its annual summer festival on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with plenty of food and entertainment for all.

COLUMBUS — Adam Wagner of Mount Victory exhibited the champion all other breeds market lamb at the 2015 Ohio State Fair.

Bill Detwiler, 427 W. Franklin St., reported that at some time overnight, his vehicle was entered and several items were taken. Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor was reported in the 300 block of N. Detroit Street.

WHARTON — A rural Wharton man was taken into custody by Wyandot County deputies Thursday morning on charges of kidnapping and abduction in a neighboring county, according to a report by the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office.

WHARTON — Three area fire departments responded to an apartment fire in the 8000 block of CH 97 in rural Wharton on Thursday night.

The Hardin County Recorder’s Office reported the following transactions for July:

David Hayslip, Otway, was southbound at the intersection of Detroit and Carrol streets, stopped in the left turn lane. Hayslip attempted to back up to allow room for another semi to complete a right turn onto North Detroit Street.