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Kenton men arraigned in armed robbery of Jump ‘N Jim’s
Three Kenton men were arraigned on aggravated robbery charges Thursday afternoon in Hardin County Municipal Court.
Benjamin Howard, 9882 CR 95 and Nathaniel Rohrs and Jesse Fry, both of 680 W. Lima St., Apt. 2, all are charged in connection with the armed robbery of the Jump ‘N Jim’s convenience store in Kenton early Sunday morning.
A juvenile also has been charged in the case....READ MORE

Leadership grads honored

The Hardin Leadership program graduated its 16th class on Thursday night.
A total of 20 people participated in the nine-month program to improve their leadership skills and their accomplishments were celebrated during the graduation program at Jitterz in Kenton....READ MORE

Polar Bears move into Final Four
Liz Schnelle drilled 19 kills and No. 8-ranked Ohio Northern defeated Williams (Mass.) 25-16, 25-14, 25-10 in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament quarterfinals Thursday night at Illinois Wesleyan's Shirk Center.
Ohio Northern advances to play No. 2 Emory (Ga.) in the semifinals at 8 p.m. today. The Eagles advanced with a 25-16, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20 victory over No. 23 Saint Benedict (Minn.) in a quarterfinal match earlier Thursday.
The Polar Bears will be making their first appearance in the Final Four since the squad finished as NCAA runners-up in 1989.
The Polar Bears improve to 34-4, while the Ephs end their season with a 28-13 mark....READ MORE

Kindell suits up for Bluffton soccer team
Kenton High School graduate Brandon Kindell recently finished his junior season for the Bluffton soccer team.
Kindell, a forward/midfielder, started in 16 of 17 games he played in for the Beavers this season.
The Beavers, who were 8-8-1, had their most victories since the 1994 squad went 8-10.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2008

‘The Christmas Carol’ to be staged by Riverdale students
By CHRISTINA HOY
Times staff writer
MOUNT BLANCHARD — When it comes to the Christmas season, no tale is as well known as that of the old and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge. Students at Riverdale will bring his “Bah! Hambug!” view of Christmas and the classic story to life this weekend.
Riverdale will stage “The Christmas Carol” beginning at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a 3 p.m. showing on Sunday. Pre-sale tickets are on sale at the high school for $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.....READ MORE

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ONU’s Weininger, Schnelle named to All-America team
ADA — Ohio Northern’s Katie Weininger and Liz Schnelle have both been selected AVCA Division III First Team All-America as chosen by the AVCA Division III All-America Committee.
This is the first time that either volleyball player has been named First Team All-America. Schnelle was Third Team All-America last season and Weininger was Honorable Mention All-America.....READ MORE

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2008

Three adults, one juvenile arrested in Kenton robbery
Three adults and one juvenile from Hardin County were arrested Tuesday and charged with robbing a Kenton business.
Kenton Police Chief Vermillion confirmed today the adults arrested are Nathaniel Rohrer, 680 W. Lima St.; Ben Howard, 9882 CR 95 and Jesse Fry, 18076 Ohio 235, Roundhead. They are expected to be arraigned later this week....READ MORE

Ada group plans celebration to promote family activities
In hopes of promoting family time, a new community group is planning a Founder's Day celebration in May of 2009.
Amy Vermillion and Dana Walters, members of a Community at Play, approached the Ada Village Council Tuesday about donating the Depot for their May 23 event....READ MORE

HN coaching openings
Hardin Northern is seeking a head varsity softball coach, junior high boys and girls track coaches and an assistant athletic director
All are supplemental positions.
Interested candidates must have current BCI/FBI background check, CPR certification and a Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit or be able to obtain them. Send letter of interest, resume, and references to Eric Lessig, Athletic Director, 11589 State Route 81, Dola, OH 45835 or lessige@hn.k12.oh.us
The application deadline is Dec. 3.