When Michael Pack was young, he had a local reputation for being an addict. Today, Pack is dedicating his life to bringing help to those who face the battles he has fought to become and remain sober.

COLDWATER - Leading by 21 points at halftime, Coldwater appeared to be on the verge of blowing open the traditional football season-opener against Kenton on Friday night. The Wildcats had other ideas, however.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — A second-half shutout and pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns sealed a 40-18 Riverdale football victory over Waynesfield-Goshen to begin the 2017 campaign Friday. Aidan Loveridge helped out in a few ways as well, including returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

Hardin Northern’s Nick Adams tries to get around a corner during the Polar Bears 57-35 victory over Arcadia on Friday night. Statistics from the game were not received.

McGUFFEY — A 27-point first quarter for the Ada Bulldogs set the tone early and allowed them to cruise to a 40-7 win over Upper Scioto Valley in the season-opening football game on Friday. Helping the Bulldogs to victory was the combination of quarterback Seth Conley to Aaron Everhart.

MORRAL — Ridgemont was unable to hold on to a 7-6 lead over Ridgedale, falling to the Rockets 12-7 in the teams’ season-opening football game on Friday. On the road for their first game, the Gophers took the lead on a 68-yard touchdown run by quarterback Ethan Mouser.

FAIRBANKS — Benjamin Logan quarterback Derek Coy led the Raiders with three total touchdowns to help his team to a 34-19 victory over Fairbanks in the season-opening football contest on Friday night. Coy racked up 133 yards through the air on 15 completions and a pair of touchdowns going to Grant Ward and Ben Whitten.

Savannah Ferkins, 2545 Anthony St., Dola – speeding 45 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $15. Rhonda Noonan Muncie, 723 W. Lima St. Lot 26, Kenton – speeding 47 mph in a 35 mph zone, fined $25.

Hardin County Recorder Brenda Rainsburg released the following property transfers for July: Fifth Third Mortgage Company to Jeremy Holland, part of Inlots 1 and 2, John Goodin’s Addition, Kenton. Tax $224.

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