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A local rescue facility built to help the most vulnerable animals has grown from a single act of compassion into a community-supported mission focused on saving cats with nowhere else to go. Ace’s Sanctuary & Cat Rescue was founded by Teresa Jennings, who is one of the top three nominees for Best Community Volunteer in the Town and Country Leader’s Annual Local Legends Contest.

A Hardin-Central coach and educator has been nominated for recognition as one of the area’s top coaches, highlighting a career centered on student growth, faith and long-term commitment to young athletes. Andrew Watson serves as athletic director and strength and conditioning teacher at Hardin- Central and is among the top three nominees for Best Coach in the Town and Country Leader’s Annual Local Legends Contest.

Time Restored

LEXINGTON – For her final girls wrestling competition of 2025, Richmond sophomore Taylor Baker wanted to win a minimum of two matches by technical fall. Baker did so.

At a time when rural churches served as both spiritual homes and social centers, the Rockingham Church of the Brethren was established to meet the needs of a growing Ray County community and left a legacy that endures more than a century later.