MOUNT VICTORY — For the FFA members at Ridgemont, planning a trip to compete in the organization’s national convention is nearly an expectation. Under the guidance of teacher Stephanie Jolliff, the local chapter has competed at the national level eight of the last nine years and earned national championships for the chapter in 2007 and 2011.

Forest village workers Jim Harder (left) and Bryce Rainsburg installed “speed humps” on Zimmerman Street Thursday afternoon.

The Nimble Thimbles Quilt Show took place last weekend at the MaryLou Johnson Hardin County Public Library in Kenton and was a great success. More than 120 guests attended the free event.

ADA — Families and friends will be making their way to the Ada Village Park on Friday and Saturday for the 103rd annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic. Visitors from all over the are come to attend the picnic each year, including those who used to live in the village, according to organizer Bernie Mackey.

U.S. Bank is the winner of our June business beautification award by the Keep Hardin County Beautiful Commission.

It was a typical first scrimmage for the Kenton football team on Tuesday afternoon as Wildcat coach Brent Fackler saw some things he liked and plenty of area he wants to see his team get better in after the Wildcats squared off against Westerville South, Marion Harding and host Marysville.

The Hardin County Council on Aging held a Cowboy Day last week. Everyone attending enjoyed a cowboy lunch of hot dogs, baked beans and a baked potato.

Master gardeners, casual gardeners and Amish farmers took a walk together through the fields of Levi Yoder’s Dudley Township home to learn more about fruit and vegetable production Tuesday evening.

Family and elected Hardin County officials honored the memory of late Commissioner Ed Elliott, who died earlier this year, on Tuesday morning at the Hardin County Courthouse with the dedication of a framed photograph of the inside of the courthouse.

Petals and Pearls, a boutique located at 207 W. Franklin St. in Kenton, got its grand opening started with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. Cutting the ribbon are owners Darrell and Chantel Seiler (center).