The mission of Project H.O.P.E. (Horses Opening People’s Eyes” is to enhance the quality of life for people dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges through innovative equestrian activities.

TIFFIN — Two weeks ago, it took nearly all 80 minutes for the Riverdale boys soccer team to defeat Blanchard Valley Conference rival Van Buren, scoring in the last minute to go ahead for the 1-0 win.

Dunkirk youngsters paraded through town Wednesday evening

Kenton Elementary School celebrated HERO Day (Helping Everyone Respect Others) on Thursday, Oct. 10.

ALGER — The mayor’s race in Alger will bring pit candidates familiar with each other. Von Summa is seeking to return to the mayor’s job for a second term and while Don Hensley, currently a veteran member of council who held the position of mayor for 24 years, would like to get a seventh term at the head of the table. When the pair faced off in 2015, Summa finished with more votes than Hensley.

As far back as she can remember, Michele Daniels has had a desire to help others. She recalled her days growing up in Alger attending church at the Alger Assembly of God where she and the other churchgoers helped clean up and give back to the community. Now that Michele lives closer to Kenton, it’s the Abundant Life Assembly of God where she helps volunteer. But her work extends further than that. Since August, she has served as the executive director of the United Way of Hardin County, an organization that aids 22 partner agencies in the community.

When Brad Adkins of Kenton planned a vacation to Niagara Falls with his daughter, he hoped it would be a trip to remember. But his eight-year-old daughter, Azrael, had ideas of spending the time in a way that has made the trip memorable to many people beyond her immediate family. “Dad, can we go to a big city one day?” Azrael asked Brad.

A reported explosion appears to have been the cause of fire early this morning at the Sekisui Plastics plant, 13950 U.S. 68, on the south edge of Kenton. There was no one seriously injured in the fire or explosion. Sheriff Keith Everhart said his arson team has been called to investigate the fire.

ADA — Cory-Rawson built a 3-0 advantage by the midway point of the second half and then held off Ada for a 3-2 victory in a Division III sectional first round matchup Wednesday at War Memorial Field. No. 4 seeded Ada ends its season with an 8-8-1 record. Cory-Rawson, seeded No. 9, advances to play at Willard at 3 p.n. …