Ada gets pushed early, pulls away late from Ridgemont in playoff contest LIMA — Ada and Ridgemont met in a regular-season girls basketball game three weeks ago and Ada dominated from early in the first quarter on in a 41-point Bulldog victory. The teams met again Tuesday in a first-round Division IV postseason game and it was a different story. Read More
Raiders girls rally, win 67-60 in overtime NEW CARLISLE — Ben Logan needed a fourth-quarter rally to force overtime and then went on to defeat Trotwood 67-60 on Tuesday in Division II girls playoff basketball. The Raiders (21-3) trailed 41-35 after three quarters, but outscored Trotwood 21-15 over the final eight minutes. Read More
USV has presale tickets for boys sectional contest McGUFFEY — Upper Scioto Valley will be selling presale tickets for the Feb. 23 boys basketball sectional playoff game between the Rams and Waynesfield-Goshen at Allen East High School. The game is scheduled to tip at 8 p.m. as the second game of the doubleheader and the presale ticket will be good for the first game as well. Read More
Strong defensive quarter gives Ada road win, 63-38 LIMA — Ada held Temple Christian scoreless in the second quarter to open a big lead and cruise to a 63-38 nonconference boys basketball victory Tuesday night. The Bulldogs (11-10) led 14-11 after the first quarter and turned that into a 27-11 advantage at halftime. Read More
Falcons fall on road NEW WASHINGTON — Buckeye Central held Riverdale to eight first-half points and went on to defeat the Falcons 54-32 in boys basketball action Tuesday. Buckeye Central led 17-6 after the first quarter and 28-8 at halftime. Read More
Valentine royalty Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center celebrated Valentines Day with a party, entertained by Happy Daz Karaoke. Cake, punch and cookies were served. Read More
Treat for residents Harco Industries’ clients visit Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center to deliver Valentines for the residents. Read More
Falls are not a normal part of aging COLUMBUS — Hidden falls risks may be underfoot for someone you love. STEADY U Ohio, the state’s falls prevention initiative, encourages you to celebrate this season of love and devotion by helping the people you care about most to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. Read More
Senior nutrition: February 17, 2016 A noon meal is served for people ages 60 and older at the Hardin County Council on Aging in Kenton, 419-673-1102, at 11:30 a.m. weekdays. Transportation and meal reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Read More
Boy Scouts from Ada troop compete in Klondike Derby Two groups of boys from Ada Troop 124, Boy Scouts participated in the Klondike Derby this year at Camp Lakota in Defiance. The Klondike Derby is a timed race that troops competes in each year to test their scouting abilities. Read More