Reviving markers Mitchell Creviston (left) and Hunter Koehler of JB Tubulars in Mount Victory stand with two of the 17 historical markers from throughout Hardin County which have been removed for refurbishing and repair. At right is a marker before repairs, while at left is one that JB Tubulars has sandblasted. Read More
Lady Raiders run to first place in quad meet BELLEFONTAINE — The Ben Logan girls track team won a quad meet with Ada, North Union and Bluffton on Tuesday afternoon. The Raider girls scored 132.5 points. North Union was second with 69.5, Ada was third with 42 and Bluffton scored 2. Read More
Six-run 9th lifts Allen East over Falcons MOUNT BLANCHARD — Allen East scored six runs in the ninth inning to defeat Riverdale 9-3 in a non-league baseball game on Tuesday afternoon. Trailing 3-1, the Falcons sent the game into extra innings with two outs in the bottom of the seventh on a two-run double by Andrew Kuenzli that scored Trent Miller and Miles Frey. Read More
KCS students discuss experiences as interns, mock trial participants The Kenton Board of Education heard more success stories from the student internship program, Wildcat Community Connectors. This year the program had about 20 Kenton High School students working as interns in such areas as agriculture, dentistry, engineering, electricity and machinery, said Christina Cross, a KHS government teacher who oversees the WCC. Read More
Lehman’s Monin has 3 HRs in win over HN DOLA — Grace Monin had three home runs and drove in eight runs to lead Sidney Lehman Catholic to a 16-5 win over Hardin Northern in a Northwest Central Conference softball game on Monday. Angela Brunner added five hits with a home run and three RBIs for the Cavaliers, who led 2-0 after one inning and 4-1 after three frames before scoring four runs in the third. Read More
Polar Bears drop NWCC contest to Lehman Catholic DOLA — Lehman Catholic used a seven-run third inning to take control on the way to an 18-0 five-inning win over Hardin Northern in a Northwest Central Conference baseball game on Monday afternoon. The visiting Cavaliers led 2-0 before the seven-run outburst. Read More
Horseshoe club, fair board part ways Each September, people gather from throughout Hardin County to compete in a variety of contests and events. There are competitions to select the best hog in the county. There are contests to determine which rose or wooden carving is the best for that year. Read More
Ada councilman gives back through music and service ADA — While Jeff Oestreich may not be a preacher, he’s able to share his faith another way – through song. Jeff has been a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church’s praise team, Calvary’s Promise, since 2001. Read More
Children’s author brought to life for 80th anniversary of educator society To celebrate the 80th birthday of the women’s educator society Delta Kappa Gamma, members reached into history to bring back a popular children’s author. Laura Ingalls Wilder, writer of the Little House on the Prairie book series, was brought to life in a program Saturday morning at the Kenton Elks. Read More
Bulldogs claim doubleheader with Rams ADA — Host Ada swept Upper Scioto Valley 5-2, 20-14 in a non-league baseball doubleheader at War Memorial Park on Saturday. The Bulldogs got off to a strong start in game one, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Read More