Robbie Hart, played by Reece Evens, sings of the “Casualties of Love” during a rehearsal of Ada High School’s musical production of “The Wedding Singer.” It will be staged at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the school auditorium.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — When Riverdale’s Carrol Pauley began high school four years ago, she had aspirations of being an athlete in college as a volleyball player. On Thursday, those dreams of continuing her athletic career at the college level came to fruition when Pauley signed a letter of intent to attend Ashland University.

BELLEFONTAINE — Ben Logan edged Ada for first place in a rain-shortened track and field tri-meet on Wednesday. The Raiders finished with 69 points to Ada’s 64 and Marion Harding’s 23.

With so many Hardin County residents answering “yes” to the question of “Would you like to be an organ donor?” between 2015 and 2016, the Kenton Deputy Registrar location has been recognized as District 4’s most improved in donor registration.

The Kenton Middle School Dimensions will present its annual spring showcase “We Stand For Music” this weekend at the school’s auditorium. The production is slated for Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Several members of the Riverdale School District changed their TV viewing habits last Thursday to see the local team compete for the championship of a scholastic tournament. They saw two sets of brothers and their friend complete a victory over a 32-team field from throughout northwest Ohio in the WBGU-TV Brain Game finals with a win over Lake High School.

Familiar characters will share the story of “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend at Hardin Northern High School. The production is slated for Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale won all but four events as the Falcon boys and girls swept a tri-meet with Liberty-Benton and Arcadia on Monday afternoon. The Riverdale boys scored 100 points, while Liberty-Benton was second with 35 and Arcadia was third with 28.

ADA — From applying for scholarships for Ohio State as a Ridgemont student, to becoming Ohio Northern University’s Director of Development for the Colleges of Business and Law, Dacy Wilcox has come full circle. Wilcox is in her eighth year at the position (13th overall at ONU), one she equates to what may be known as a major gift officer at other institutions.