THURSDAY, FEB. 26 Ridgemont Board of Education – 5 p.m., high school library

ADA — There is a lot of local history in Ada and Ohio Northern University students have studied the past of their host town for many years. Some have researched Dr. Martin Luther King’s visit in the late 1960s. Others have turned in papers, no doubt, on the founding of the university and the people who made that happen.

Coming off what may be the best year for economic development in the county’s history, leaders of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance hope to continue to capitalize on that momentum with a new five-year strategic plan.

An Amish merchant is back to following proper safety practices in the handling of meats and cheese. Director of Environmental Services Shane Lotts told the Kenton-Hardin Board of Health at its meeting Tuesday night that during two recent visits to Mary’s Amish Market, there was no evidence of owner Mary Slabaugh cutting slices off bulk pieces of cheese and meats with a knife.

Supporters of a plan to transform a Kenton city park into a campgrounds for veterans packed the City Council chambers Monday evening. With members of the Blue Star Mothers, AMVETS, Veterans Services, Sons of AMVETS, church organizations and residents looking on, the founders of Warriors First presented a well-organized look

The Kenton City Council’s finance committee is recommending council approve additional funding for several projects, but its chairman cautioned about drawing a line on spending for the remainder of the year.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Beginning next year at Riverdale High School, students will be able to choose certain semester-long classes. High School Guidance Counselor Michelle Cundiff highlighted some of the new classes being offered to students for the 2015-2016 school year, including drama, film and documentaries, mythology, author studies, a new weightlifting class and web page design.

Starting in her childhood when she was trying to rescue injured animals, Lisa Frantz has always had an interest in the health field. Frantz has served as director for the Kenton Community Health Center since its opening two years ago.

Sydney Geberin (left) was crowned Hardin County Horse Princess and Layne Taylor was selected as the county’s 2015 Horse Queen at the first Hardin County Horse Banquet Saturday evening in the Community Building at the fairgrounds.

Robin Feasel (left) was crowned the 2015 Hardin County Dairy Princess at a banquet Saturday afternoon at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church.