COLUMBUS — The Ridgemont FFA was named the Model of Innovation Award winner for the third time in its history Friday. According to advisor Stephanie Jolliff, the continued support of the program at Ridgemont is due to the work of the students, the curriculum used and the support of the community.

The Issue II street resurfacing project in Kenton will begin on Monday, weather permitting, announced Safety Service Director Jim Hites.

This year’s Hardin County Council On Aging Senior Day celebration featured a prom theme with decorations, dancing and gowns.

Riverdale student Grant Loveridge attempts to demonstrate to a state trooper he is not intoxicated during Thursday’s mock crash at the school to highlight the dangers of drinking and driving in advance of this weekend’s prom.

There has been a battle raging in the hallways of Hardin Northern Elementary School in recent days, but the winners of the Coin Wars were announced at an assembly of the students on Thursday afternoon.

There will be a new event this summer in the Historic Courthouse District of Kenton and a new logo to welcome it. The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced “Eats on the Street,” a night of food, music and fun around the square.

Several years ago, Sara Oates’ mother-in-law was impressed with her Apple Blossom geraniums to the point that she asked her family to keep it alive after she was gone. “Never let it die,” Sara recalls Ella Oates telling her and other members of the Oates family.