Charlene Hilty was recognized for her 35 years of service on the Hardin County Regional Planning Board. Chairman Larry Phillips presented Hilty with a plaque and thanked her for her service.

DOLA — Two teachers will be retiring from the Hardin Northern School District this year, but both plan to return in some capacity to the school next year. Jeanette Karcher expects to see the Polar Bear students as a substitute teacher. Michael Dennis is returning to teach full-time.

After a year’s absence, the Buggy Ride bicycle tour is returning to Hardin County on Saturday, June 13. The Hardin County Family YMCA and the Healthy Lifestyles Coalition have taken over sponsorship of the tour.

After nearly three decades of practicing law, Steve Christopher achieved his career goal of becoming a judge when he donned the black robe in 2013, presiding over Hardin County’s juvenile and probate courts.

With the last days of school ticking away, two Kenton students are preparing to return to their homes in Europe. Konstantin Hoelzl will be going back to Austria and Andrea Ceschin will be heading for his home in Italy.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — When they were growing up, Riverdale teachers Bev Huffman and Beth Wetherill each pictured themselves in careers other than teaching. But instead of becoming a scientist and an author, they taught others to share their love of those subjects.

Kenton Elementary students in grades preK-6 raced around the track at Robinson Field Wednesday in the first Strides for Pride event.

MARSEILLES — Two longtime members of the Marseilles Volunteer Fire Department were honored in a surprise ceremony during the department’s annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser and open house earlier this month. Fire Lt. Brian Bryant and Capt. Scotty Williams each spent more than a decade volunteering for the department.