Ben Logan senior Bryden Penhorwod (second from left) signed a letter of intent to continue his education and be a member of the Ohio State cheerleading squad.

RIDGEWAY —A Ridgemont High School student is being hailed as a hero by the family whose home was destroyed by fire on Monday evening in Ridgeway. Earlier reports had indicated the family of Jason Parker was jolted awake by explosions at the house on E. Hale Street at about 10 p.m. But Parker said the explosions came much later in the evening.

To the strains of Jimmy Dean’s “Big Bad John,” victorious state representative candidate Jon Cross greeted his supporters Tuesday night as the Republican Party’s nominee in the November election.

ADA — ReStore is inviting people who have lost loved ones to bond during a monthly dinner at its Ada store. The idea for the Bereavement Dinners, said Director Rob Kanzig, came when a man came into the thrift store last summer to seek help for his wife who was fighting the last stages of cancer.

McGUFFEY — Upper Scioto Valley pitcher Jason Moots threw a one-hitter and added a triple, a double and two RBIs at the plate to lead the Rams to a 10-0 five-inning sectional victory over Vanlue on Tuesday afternoon.

Ben Logan wrestler Taylor Hites (third from left) signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her education and athletic career at Tiffin University on Tuesday afternoon.

RIDGEWAY — An explosion woke the neighborhood on East Hale Street in Ridgeway on Monday night. At about 10 p.m., said Ridgeway Fire Chief Jim Newland, the blast awakened the family of Jason Parker at 279 E. Hale, along with his neighbors.

RIDGEWAY — Kylie Turner’s three-run home run in the first inning was all Ridgemont needed Monday night as the Gophers held off Waynesfield-Goshen 3-2 in a sectional semifinal matchup.

Hardin County’s Teenagers of the Year were announced by the Kenton Elks during a dinner at the lodge on Sunday evening. They are (from left) Alexandra Haushalter of Kenton High School and Sean Hurley of Upper Scioto Valley. Both will be awarded $1,000 scholarships.

ADA — The Kenton girls were third and the Wildcat boys were fourth to lead area teams at the 16-school Ada Invitational on Saturday. Led by Lauren Johnson’s first place throw of 131-1 in the discus, the Lady Wildcats finished with 75 points. Van Wert won the meet with 115 points.