The Rivertown IGA, in New Richmond, was the site of the presentation of an award it co-sponsored, the Hometown Hero. The event took place Oct. 29.

Winning the Rivertown IGA honor was Tom Dorman of Independence, Ky.

He responded to the $550 check presented to him. “I appreciate the recognition as Hometown Hero, but the award should go to the 130-plus volunteers that actually do the work at Action Ministries, Inc.