Strong starts lifts Raiders BELLEFONTAINE — Ben Logan dominated the first quarter Saturday night in its 66-47 victory over Waynesfield-Goshen in nonconference boys basketball. The Raiders led 23-6 after the opening peroiod, 40-20 at halftime and 54-38 after three quarters. Read More
Rams pull away from Arcadia McGUFFEY — Upper Scioto Valley started well and pulled away in the second half of a 55-31 boys basketball victory over Arcadia on Saturday. The Rams (2-2) led by nine after the first quarter and outscored Arcadia 26-14 after halftime. Read More
Police Reports: December 7, 2015 Officers were called to the 200 block of W. Franklin Street for a report of an assault that occurred elsewhere that may have involved a gun. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the victim, Kelly J. Thompson, 13765 CR 155 Apt. 12, and a witness who were both traveling together in a vehicle. Read More
Mary Eleanor Aurand A graveside service for Mary Eleanor Aurand will be in Grove Cemetery in Kenton on Thursday at 1 p.m. with a reception following for friends and family. A Mass of Christian Burial took place Friday at St. Pius the Tenth Catholic Church in Greensboro, N.C., where arrangements were handled by Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home. Read More
Richard Bower Arrangements for Richard Bower are pending at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. Read More
Ridgemont embraces past, celebrates future at dedication MOUNT VICTORY — The Ridgemont community paused to embrace its past as it celebrated its future during dedication services Sunday at the new preK-12 facility in Mount Victory. The $21 million building was made possible when the local voters agreed to pay their share of the cost of construction as the state contributed 76 percent of the bill. Read More
Health department official prepares county to deal with emergencies Arin Tracy has always wanted to work in the public safety sector, and as the Kenton Hardin Health Department’s emergency preparedness coordinator, she’s doing just that. Tracy has been with the health department since September of 2012. Read More
Fringed bell The heavy fog that blanketed the county Saturday morning left everything from bells to spider webs in a frosty covering. Read More
Conservation honored AEP Technical Account Manager DeWayne Baird presents a check for $63,550.76 to Ridgemont Superintendent Emmy Beeson and Board President Eric Hill. Read More
Holiday spirit in R’way Members of the Ridgemont girls basketball team volunteered to bring the Christmas spirit back to the streets of Ridgeway. Read More