ADA -- There is a certain science to becoming a scientist. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly isn’t easy. But for those with a passion for discovery, it is worth every painstaking effort. Fortunately for three of Ohio Northern University’s molecular biology majors, a new on-campus summer research program has taught them just that.

Residents of Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center enjoy a Lunch Bunch outing with the activities department. They went to Max and Erma’s and they all had a great time. Submitted photo

Residents and staff from Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center had a blast at the 4th of July party.

With just four members on the Kenton Fire Department’s dive team, Chief Tim Clark is working with the Kenton Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office to get some new guys interested.

Participants in the Hardin Northern Public Library’s summer reading program look on warily as Javon Stacks, of the Exotic Zoo Educational Wildlife Program, shows off a 17-foot reticulated python on Tuesday during the final program of the summer.

Mid-Ohio Energy in Kenton has been awarded the business spring beautification award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. Pictured with the sign is Tim Street, Director of Communications and Member Services.

More than 600 swimmers and 2,500 people are expected to descend upon Kenton this weekend when the Kenton Area Swim Team Stingrays host the Western Ohio Aquatic League meet. It will be the third time the Stingrays have hosted the two-day meet at the city pool and the first time since 2014.

For women who enjoy designer purses, come enjoy the evening with your friends and a chance to take home a designer purse at the 6th Annual Crossroads Crisis Center Domestic Violence Shelter Designer Purse Bingo.

The Trophy Bassmasters spent a productive day as far as numbers of fish at Lake Erie this past weekend but the size of the fish was not quite up to par. Many of the fish that were brought in appeared much thinner than is the norm for the Great Lake. The weights proved this correct.