ADA — Ohio Northern University welcomes Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Janisse Ray, an internationally renowned writer, naturalist and activist, for an intensive weeklong visit from Feb. 9-13.

The Hardin County Girl Scouts gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Kenton for their annual Cookie Rally which kicks off the 2015 cookie sale, After registering the girls were welcomed and told what kinds of activities they will be taking part in. Then they enjoyed pizza and when finished were divided into smaller groups for the planned activities.

Mike Payne, of Thomas and Marker Construction, works on the windows of the Ada First United Methodist Church.

FINDLAY — Area students attending the University of Findlay were awarded endowed scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year.

If you've been feeling down in the dumps lately, you are not alone. I discovered that there is a condition called "Post-Christmas blues."

The Tuesday Afternoon Shoot the Moon Club met Jan. 20 at the Kenton Elks.

Hardin County Pomona Grange met on Jan. 17 with President Daryl Flowers presiding.