ADA — With Ohio Northern University students on spring break this week, the traditional students have been replaced by about 900 farmers who are putting on their thinking caps to learn more about the latest research, developments, practices and technology in agriculture. The 25th annual Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference began Tuesday and wraps up today at ONU. This year the CTTC has 60 speakers to focus on the corn university, soybean school, manure nutrient management, advance cover crops, on-farm research and conservation assessment and planning.

ADA — After placing third in the state at 138 pounds last winter, Ada junior Chase Sumner is no stranger to the mats of the state wrestling tournament. On Thursday, the Bulldog junior begins his second attempt to reach the top of the podium in Columbus when he takes to the mat against Newark Catholic’s Billy Luft in the opening round of the tournament at Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Center.

Members of the Mid-Ohio Energy Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE) heard from federal and state legislators regarding energy and health care issues at their breakfast meeting on Monday at the Kenton plant.

The Ada High School Varsity Quiz Bowl Team won the 40-team WOBC Quiz Bowl Invitational held at Wright State University Lake Campus. Ada not only won the small school division, but also outscored bigger schools to capture the overall crown.

After four years of helping people over the phone in their time of need as a dispatcher, Emily Hart now deals with the public in a different manner as the records and communication coordinator with the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.

A Kenton crew works to repair a water main break on Perry Street, just off South Detroit Street near the city’s water treatment plant on Saturday afternoon. A city-wide water shutoff led to a boil advisory for part of Saturday and all of Sunday before being lifted at approximately 9 a.m. today.

Alexis Elliott (center) was crowned the Hardin County Lamb and Wool Queen on Saturday night at the Hardin County Sheep Improvement Association Lamb Banquet in Kenton.

SHELBY — Riverdale is getting good a gutting out games. The Falcons kept their season going a while longer Saturday with a 65-61 win over Willard in the Division III district final at Shelby.

ADA — Ohio Northern didn’t have one of its better shooting nights this season, but when the game was on the line Saturday night, the Polar Bears came through like they have 28 times earlier this season. ONU received 10 points in the fourth quarter from Amy Bullimore and got key three-pointers down the stretch from Jenna Dirksen and Amauria Campbell as it pulled away for a 55-48 victory over Trine in the second round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament.

TOLEDO — Two of Riverdale’s three district qualifiers picked up two tournament wins, and all three will be back for next season. The Falcons were led by junior Wayne Frey’s sixth-place finish at 145 pounds on Saturday in the Division III tournament at Waite.