Fourteen Ohio Hi-Point-Kenton Allied Health and Nursing students participated in the competition at the University of Toledo.

BELLEFONTAINE —Going into Tuesday night’s regular season finale against Graham, Ben Logan’s Nikki Current needed just two points to reach the 2,000-point mark for her career. The senior All-Ohioan wasted little time in reaching that mark, as she put a six-foot fadeaway from the right side of the basket through the net on her second shot of the game.

Riverdale High School football standout Cody Mason (center) will attend Manchester University in North Manchester, Ind., and continue his athletic career by playing football for the Spartans. Pictured with Cody are his parents Jim and Diane Mason.

Riverdale High School soccer standout Haley Beltz (center) will attend Tiffin University and continue her athletic career by playing soccer for the Dragons. Pictured with Haley are her parents Tim and Stacey Beltz.

The seniors at the Hardin County Council on Aging Senior Center honored Heart Awareness Month by wearing red. They learned how to have a healthy heart and what foods are healthy.

At this point in the flu season a year ago, there had been one person hospitalized locally for influenza. This year, said Cindy Keller, director of nursing with the Kenton-Hardin Health Department, that number stands at 18.

MOUNT VICTORY — Trailing by 11 points early in the fourth quarter and struggling to find a way to stop Ridgemont post player Priscilla Howland, Kenton girls basketball coach Ryan Miller decided it was time for his Lady Wildcats to turn up the heat on the Lady Gophers.

Cleveland Indians radio play-by-play announcer Jim Rosenhaus and senior vice president of public affairs Bob DiBiasio discuss the state of the team and baseball during a question and answer session at Ohio Northern University on Tuesday morning.

President Hope Myers welcomed 27 attendees of members as well as guests Cam Hemmerly, Kelly Rickenbacher and SI Hancock County President Candy Shuck on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant. A special welcome was extended to newest member Jennifer Grant.

ADA — An Ada Middle School teacher was recognized by the state superintendent for her instructional unit centered on the book “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. “Wonder” tells the story of Augie Pullman and centers on themes of kindness and acceptance.