Three things to know

Healthy heart advice. Cardiovascular diseases cause one in three deaths, $216 billion in health care system costs, and $147 billion in lost productivity on the job. Our health department columnist offers some tips on how you can lower your risk. See column, page A6.

New Lex honors its Top Ten. New Lexington High School’s annual Top Ten Recognition Banquet took place at the American Legion in Junction City on May 9. Recognition of the 10 graduating seniors with the highest accumulative grade point average is now in its 32nd year. Learn more on page A7.