Teresa Herzog and fiancé Matt Triplett stand in front of Kenton High School where they posted mental health awareness signs on Tuesday evening. Similar signs are at Kenton Middle School and Kenton Elementary School as students begin the new school year today.

The Hardin County Democrats and Republicans worked together on Saturday, Aug. 10. Each group worked their section of Ohio 31 South for the Adopt-A-Highway program to contribute to keeping the community beautiful.

The Kenton Moose Lodge held its 4th annual car show this past weekend, with proceeds from the show being donated to local emergency response units. Receiving $1,000 each from the Moose on Tuesday night were the Kenton Police Department, the Kenton Fire Department, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and BKP Ambulance Service.

The Kenton High School class of 1964 reunited for its 55th class reunion at Mount Victory’s Plaza Inn on Saturday, July 27 with 40 classmates and 16 guests. The class was also lucky enough to be honored with the presence of three former teachers: John Murray and Karl and Mary Lou McNeal.

When students and parents visited Monday night's open house at Kenton Elementary, they were greeted by the colorful display created by special education teacher Brandy Cox in the cases near the school's entrance.

Kenton needs to put more effort toward helping youth reach their potential. That was the message Bishop Akomaye Ugar of Nigeria delivered to members of Kenton City Council on Monday night.

Tony Taylor (left) accepts a plaque in recognition of spending a lifetime in public service from Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser. Taylor is retiring after 15 years as a city police officer and two years as a KPD dispatcher.

The Trophy Bassmasters held their sixth club tournament of the season in the state up north at Lake St. Clair. Twelve members made the journey to the highly productive fishery for the 8 1⁄2 hour day. The lake did not disappoint as 121.92 pounds of bass were brought to the scales by 10 of the members.

Tommy Mustain and Maddux McFarlin competed in the Dave Staley Aquathlon and Youth Splash and Dash was held in Delaware at Minho Park on Saturday. Mustain (left) completed a 200 meter swim and 1 mile run in a time of 12:01. He was in the 11-15 year old age division.

The 12th annual Blue family reunion for the descendants of the family of Harvey Russell and Sarah Jane (McQuown) Blue was held on Saturday, Aug. 3. The location was the First Baptist Church, 1154 CR 175, Kenton. Russell Blue, president of our group, brought ham and brats for everyone as well as beverages and serving ware for all. Everyone else brought delicious sides to share with all the family. Russell offered a prayer of thanks to God for bringing everyone together and thanked Him for all he has given to us. We all enjoyed good conversations with our meal.