From the time she was six years old, Lauren Alaina told her friends she was going to win “American Idol.” Nine years later, she came close to fulfilling that promise when she was named runner-up of the nationally televised competition.

Three juveniles sustained life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash northeast of Kenton on Friday morning. According to a report from the Hardin County Sheriff’s office, it is continuing to investigate the crash that occurred at 8:04 a.m. at County Road 110 and Township Road 205 in Goshen Township.

The Kenton Times will not publish a newspaper on Monday, Labor Day. Publication of the Times will resume Tuesday, opening day of the Hardin County Fair.

Choice One Engineering will complete the smoke testing of sanitary sewers in Kenton’s Second Ward (northeast section) on Sept. 6-8, announced Burl Helton, public works superintendent.

DUNKIRK — Until recently, most people in the village of Dunkirk had no idea there were two historical treasure chests stored in the attic of their municipal building. Possibly the only person in the village who was aware the two trunks of memories existed was former town clerk Bob Douglas. He had been told of the cases tucked away in the upper level of the building by former mayor and local historian the late Jim Shuff.

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has asked the Hardin County Fair Board to cancel The Great Bear Show slated during next week’s fair. But trainer Bob Steele and the fair board say the show will go on.

The first phase in development of the Warriors First improvements at Saulisberry Park continued on Wednesday morning with the pouring of the concrete for a fire ring. Located just west of the office building at the park, the area offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy the solitude and peace of the France Lake, said the Rev. Scott Johnson.

The sounds of women discussing the latest issues with their children, followed by laughter mixes with the aroma of a meal being prepared in the kitchen, but this isn’t taking place at a home or a church.

A Findlay woman was placed on community control for five years after pleading guilty of two counts of forgery in a case heard recently in Hardin County Common Pleas Court. According to court reports from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Angelina L. Might also was fined $100 per charge for a total of $200 by Judge Scott Barrett.

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Tourism Division will reveal a new Discover Hardin County Visitors Guide next week at the Hardin County Fair. A press conference is set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the Alliance fair booth, located in the Merchants Building.