ONU unveils spacious new engineering building ADA — Construction workers were still moving cranes and adjusting scaffolding as Ohio Northern University students got their first look at the new James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building on the Ada campus in August. The workers were still tweaking portions of the structure Friday as members of the local media were given a tour of the spacious $30 million addition to the campus. An open house for the public is scheduled for Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. The building is slated to be dedicated in a ceremony on Oct. 11. Read More
Homecoming royalty Hannah Holland (right) was crowned Kenton High School homecoming queen in ceremonies prior to the Kenton-Defiance football game Friday night at Robinson Field. With her is last year’s queen, Elizabeth Heintz. Read More
Wildcats turn up play in second half, rout Defiance 42-14 After a somewhat sluggish start on both sides of the ball, Kenton found its football game in the second half on Friday night. Leading 14-7 at halftime, the Wildcats scored 28 straight points in the second half to put the game out of reach on the way to a 42-14 homecoming victory at Robinson Field. Read More
Hardin Northern holds on for first ever victory over USV McGUFFEY — After giving up a late touchdown to Upper Scioto Valley, Hardin Northern managed to kill the clock and hold on for a 21-14 football win over the Rams on Friday night, their first in five times playing their inter-county rival. Read More
Accident at Southside Commercial truck was traveling north on U.S. 68, when it went off the right side of the road, clipped of a utility pole, went through a home and stopped in the Southside gas station. Read More
Belle Center church to prepare 10,000 meals for area children BELLE CENTER — Preparing meals is not uncommon for the ladies at Belle Center Presbyterian Church. But this fall their plans go beyond a potluck dinner or an ice cream festival. The church is planning to prepare 10,000 meals for area school children who might otherwise go hungry. Read More
Late goal lifts KHS soccer to tie with St. Marys Bryce Ellis headed the ball into the net with less than four minutes left in the game to lift Kenton to a 2-2 tie with St. Marys in a Western Buckeye League boys soccer contest on Thursday. The game-tying goal came when Ellis, who was stationed in front of the left post, was able to get his head on a corner kick by Reed Cook that sailed his direction. Read More
Wapak spikes Lady ‘Cats Wapakoneta defeated Kenton in three sets 25-17, 25-20, 25-17 in a Western Buckeye League volleyball match on Thursday night. Laney Harpel had 13 assists and 5 digs for the Wildcats. Lacie Nichols and Chesney Moore added 8 and 6 digs, respectively. Read More
More than 150 vendors set for Harvest and Herb Festival ADA — The 34th annual Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in the village. Sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, it will offer more than 150 craft vendors, a kids’ area, parade, crowning of a festival queen and many food booths. Read More
Lady Raiders repeat as CBC champs OSTRANDER — Freshman Sydney Wesson earned Central Buckeye Conference player of the year honors to lead the Ben Logan girls golf team to first place at the CBC tournament on Wednesday at the Ridge Golf and Gardens. It is the second year in a row the Raiders have won the tournament. Read More