When discussing the many events Stacey Myers Cook helps organize in her hometown of the village of Cridersville, she is quick to mention others who were involved. Like her brother, sister and husband.

With his up-up-and-away, he has what the kids say are “Mad Hops.” • The Energizer Bunny Award goes to Carthage High School girls basketball player Ashlyn Brust. Basketball is a sport where ...

Luann Everett — a 2023 Jefferson Award winner — nominated her for the honor. “She is Cridersville’s Energizer Bunny — she never stops doing projects to make our community better,” she ...