COLUMBUS — Ben Logan high jumper Madison Manns made it to the Division II State track and field meet a year ago and while clearing 5-0, placed 13th and failed to earn a medal. Her return appearance on Friday went much better.

COLUMBUS — Kenton senior Lauren Johnson and her mom made a deal going into Friday’s Division II state discus competition that a third place finish would earn her a $50 state meet sweatshirt. It proved motivation enough for Johnson as she earned that sweatshirt, placing third by setting a personal and KHS record with a throw of 139 feet 3 inches.

In response to another hot spring day in Hardin County on Thursday, people of all ages found relief from the heat at the splash park at Murray Park in Kenton.

Members of the Full Gospel Church congregation have a new way to attend services and go on outings together. Standing alongside the church’s new bus are (front) Isabella Burchiel and (back, from left) Nancy Moore, Anita VanBuskirk, and Rick and Evelyn Green.

The public is invited to come enjoy the Monarch butterfly garden at the Hardin County YMCA in Kenton and watch the lifecycle of the Monarch now through September. It is located behind the Y in Kenton. In March the YMCA received a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to enhance its Monarch butterfly garden and educate children and adults about the Monarch, according to Paulette McCulley, finance manager at the Y.

Clair and Mary Manhart Rayl are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on May 31, 1958 at First Methodist Church by Rev. Shoemaker.

On May 23, the Hardin County Business and Professional Women’s Club met at Henry’s Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. President Sandra Moore welcomed six members and guest Sue Alger. She offered grace followed by the dinner.

Ridgemont Elementary students Aubrie Overly (left) and Rebecca Lucius cut the ribbon on the new Ridgemont Primary Gardening Project’ Gopher Garden on Wednesday afternoon.

Sheena Striker (left) began her first week on Tuesday as the director of the Hardin County Historical Museums. Striker, who had been the assistant director, replaces Linda Iams, who retired last week after 18 years as director.

The Ada Lions Club awarded $5,750 in college scholarships to six Ada High School seniors during a dinner hosted by the club on May 23.