Hardin County sheep producer Dave Burkhart was named the 2018 Charles Boyles Ohio Master Shepherd of the Year at the Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium held December 1 in Wooster.

The Kenton Elks Lodge 157 donated $1,000 worth of newborn layette supplies, diapers and personal hygiene products to Heartbeat of Hardin County for its "Bridges" parenting program.

Becky Stevenson, deputy director of the Hardin County Board of Elections, was a guest at a recent Kenton Rotary meeting. She is pictured with Russ Blue, club president. Stevenson spoke to members about how elections are handled in Ohio and Hardin County.

Members of the Ridgemont second grade (top photo) share Christmas songs with the 130 senior citizens who attended the annual Senior Citizens Dinner on Thursday at the school.

Penny Carrig of the Hardin County Players presents an $800 check to Hardin County YMCA Executive Director Sean Galvin to help with the swimming pool roof project.

The Kenton High School bowling teams opened their season with victories over Bath on Thursday at Hillcrest Lanes. The Lady Wildcats topped Bath 1,917-1,751.

MOUNT VICTORY — Elgin grabbed the upperhand over Ridgemont in the Northwest Central Conference girls basketball race on Thursday, pulling away from the Gophers over the final three quarters for a 73-50 victory. Ridgemont led 17-15 after eight minutes before being outscored 29-17 in the second quarter to fall behind by 10 points at halftime.

Teresa Williams (left) and Renee Zachariah bowled in this year’s 2018 Ohio State Women’s Senior State Tournament in Kent, Ohio. Williams placed third in her division, while while Renee took first place honors in her division.

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Anderson of Kenton will be celebrating 20 years of marriage on Dec. 7, 2018. Mrs. Anderson is the former Marion Fogle of West Mansfield.

Santa Claus hears the wish list of Wyatt Linke, 7, at the annual Winterfest celebration Wednesday night in Dunkirk. Visitors to the event were serenaded by carolers, saw live reindeer and were offered a chili dinner.