McGUFFEY — Mike Kis is not one to shy away from a challenge. So naturally, he’s facing his first role as superintendent head-on with enthusiasm.

Friday A report was received of a vehicle striking a house at 340 Henry St.

Walking up the stairs shared by two downtown Kenton buildings is a step back in time. Uncovered from mounds of plastic positioned to drain water from a leaky roof are the remains of a clothing retailer that apparently closed more than 70 years ago.

The Ridgemont student body forms a tunnel to congratulate Goldie and Waldo LeVally after they were honored during Friday night's varsity basketball game with Riverside.

ROUNDHEAD — The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a woman being sexually assaulted by an unknown man Thursday evening. The alleged incident took place in Roundhead Township in the southwestern corner of the county, said Sheriff Keith Everhart.

COLUMBUS — State Sen. Cliff Hite, R-Findlay, has been appointed to serve on the Senate's influential Standing Committee on Rules and Reference. The Rules and Reference Committee plays a key role in setting the legislative agenda for the Ohio Senate.

Robert L. Sibold Jr., Lafayette – speeding 67 mph in a 55 mph zone, fined $25. Karen S. Marling, 18250 TR 206, Mount Victory – speeding 68 mph in a 55 mph zone, fined $25.

Shoe Sensation plans to open a new store this spring in Kenton. The store is located in the Kenton Plaza, at 989 E. Columbus Street.

LIMA — First Choice Credit Union of Coldwater and Superior Credit Union of Lima have announced plans to combine their operations. Under the arrangement, First Choice Credit Union will integrate its $16 million in assets and 2,000 members with Superior, which has $630 million in assets and 63,500 members.

The recent presidential election showed that many Americans are frustrated and angry because the American Dream of prosperity seems to be unreachable for them. They may no longer have a higher material standard of living than their parents or previous generations, as has been assumed since World War II.