Thanks to the support of my family, friends, Kenton City Schools, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, my advisor Mrs. Shalie Logan, and great members of the Hardin County community, I am extremely thankful to have received my American FFA Degree at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo. I am so fortunate…
When Kolt Buchenroth was in the sixth grade, Hardin County Extension Educator Mark Light approached him about taking photos of the fair to be posted on Facebook. Buchenroth agreed and set out on a path of volunteerism for the fair that led to him becoming the fair’s director of communications…
Ohio FFA State Sentinel (and fellow Buckeye) Mallary Caudill shared a really great message this evening, so I thought I would share it with all of you. In advance of our Hardin County Fair, I thought it was especially important. The question is often presented to me as a county fair exhibitor,…
Kolt Buchenroth of Kenton is an Ag Comm major, a program that requires him to spend some time on the Columbus campus. Buchenroth chose to spend his first year at The Ohio State University at Lima so he could continue to be a force in his hometown. For Buchenroth, it…
It was a crappy and snowy January day. Still energized by the rollercoaster-election of President Trump, my partner in politics Chase W. Fleece and I had an invitation from this guy named Jon Cross. Dressed in our black suits and ties, we saddled up my old S10 and pointed it toward Mount…
It’s a pretty well-known fact. I’m a geek. I don’t sports. In my first years of high school, I failed to see the value in organized athletics. The programs that I involved myself in resided in the shadow left behind by the famed Kenton Atheltic Department. While I attended the…
The Fault in Our Stars is a modern-day Shakespearean tragedy. It’s a terribly depressing read, but such a great one all at the same time. These quotes won’t make a lot of sense without that context. Highly recommend the novel by John Green. “That’s the thing about pain. It demands to be…
It was always my favorite piece of advice. It always came directly after a complaint of the weather. But the best part was that it related to everything. Bad day at work? Take it as it comes. Bad grade on a test? Take it as it comes. She was many…
Before we get going, this is going to be a tough read. I wanted and felt I needed to pay tribute to the year, and to do that we had to unearth some tough topics. Trust me, it was tough to write. I obviously encourage you to read it if…
(Photo: Sarah Thomas) Often times, it’s all about those who didn’t win. “Keep trying” and “There’s always next year” are phrases designed to comfort those that didn’t win. There is an ongoing debate of “everyone gets a trophy.” Everyone always offers support to that person without the high honor.…