The Kenton High school football team beat Lexington Christian Academy in the finals to win the University of Kentucky seven-on-seven tournament this past weekend.

ADA — With nearly 18 years of financial experience, Kim Light has taken the reins as the treasurer of the Ada School District. Hired on Dec. 1, 2015 as Ada’s associate treasurer, Light obtained her treasurer’s license and officially began as treasurer for the district on June 1.

There was a variety of entertainment options during the annual Cruise-In on Saturday sponsored by St. John’s Evangelical Church in Kenton.

BELLEFONTAINE — If Alex Thompson was to give one piece of advice to aspiring college students it would be, “Don’t get discouraged.” Thompson, a 2014 Ben Logan graduate and soon to be junior volleyball player at Queens University of Charlotte, has had plenty of chances to be discouraged in her career.

Right, Ellie Miller takes a dribble away from the defense of Brook Hair during a 3-on-1 passing drill at open fields.

Most people who knew Becky Clary as a young girl would not have thought her to be unusual. In fact, many of her classmates might not remember her sitting across from them.

When Grant Butler needed a service project as part of his quest to become an Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America, he turned his focus to his home in Kenton.

Joe and Amanda Morrison are joined by Mark Southward (right) outside the Streamline Insurance Solutions office at 220 N. Main St. in Ada. The agency is planning an open house Saturday, July 23 from noon to 2 p.m. with a special appearance by Cinderella.

Winners of the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Forest Festival were announced.

Ashley Ann Lawrence and Joshua Derrick Furlong are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. Ashley is the daughter of Aaron and Christine Lawrence of Dunkirk.