In front with the ribbon are Geison Cunha, vice president of operations, left; Charles Hanes, district manager; Craddock; and Gary Hicks, president of the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Burton Cole.

Styles101 salon, 220 Matilda St., Butler, intends to use the grant for much-needed repairs and upgrades. Owner Sheila Utz said she began her business 36 years ago to “raise a family and teach my child hard work.” Business has been slow of late, so advertising and sprucing should give a boost, she said. Pictured, from left, are Randy Wells of the Chamber, Utz, and Chamber President Gary Hicks.

A study on “black dog syndrome” shows that black dogs wait up to four times as long on average to be adopted than light or colored dogs. “This doesn’t make any sense as Chops is a true sweetheart and is very playful,” according to the shelter.

Squeezing into a selfie with Joe McIntyre, left, of New Kids on the Block fame are Pendleton County friends Jaime Moellman, Robyn Mayes, Rachel Travis and Robin Copestick. The Kentuckians saw McIntyre in the off-Broadway show “Drag: The Musical” during their visit this month to New York City. Photo by Joe McIntyre.