KHS’s Heintz to play football at Kent St. In recent years, Kent State has become a destination of sorts for Kenton High School football players after their high school playing careers are finished. When offensive lineman Tyler Heintz signed his letter of intent this morning to continue his education and football career at Kent State, he became the fourth Wildcat in the past seven years who will continue his education and playing career as a Golden Flash. Read More
Strong start lifts Lady Rams over Bulldogs McGUFFEY — With three long-range buckets from Emily Patton and 10 points from Shelby Spradlin in the first quarter, the two helped Upper Scioto Valley to a 23-9 lead against Hardin County rival Ada Tuesday night. Read More
KHS girls, Ada boys win dual meet The Kenton and Ada swim teams split a dual match at the Hardin County YMCA on Tuesday night. Kenton won the girls meet 90.5-72.5, while the Bulldogs were 85-67 victors in the boys meets. Read More
Ben Logan robotics The Benjamin Logan robotics team, BLHS Reach, placed 13th out of 32 teams in the Van Wert state qualifying tournament on Saturday, Jan. 29. Team members included (from left, front) Thomas Seeley, Tim Seeley, Sarah Seeley; Read More
Ada’s Wilson plant proud to make Super Bowl footballs ADA — Before becoming Wilson Sporting Goods, the Ada-based factory on North Liberty Street was home to Ohio-Kentucky Manufacturing and produced everything from basketballs, baseball gloves, boxing gloves, punching bags and footballs, just to name a few. Flash forward to 1955 when Wilson purchased the building, the site became the world’s only football-specific factory and the location of every football produced for the National Football League, including those for the biggest sporting event in the country, the Super Bowl. Read More
Sweetheart court Ridgemont’s FFA and FCCLA chapters will sponsor the annual Sweetheart Dance Saturday evening at the school in Mount Victory. Read More
ONU to name a locker room in honor of Bev Daugherty ADA — A ceremony to name a locker room in Ohio Northern University’s King Horn Sports Center in honor of Beverly “Bev” Daugherty will be held at 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Daugherty is the late wife of longtime ONU men’s basketball coach Gale Daugherty. Bev Daugherty, known for her kindness, warmth and engaging personality, was a surrogate mother to countless ONU basketball players during their time on campus. Read More
Trophy at OSU The Benjamin Logan Cheer team competed in The 27th annual Ohio State University Cheer Competition on Sunday. The Raiders placed second in the small varsity division, trailing Pickerington North by three points. Read More
Kis enjoys challenge as new Upper Scioto Valley superintendent McGUFFEY — Mike Kis is not one to shy away from a challenge. So naturally, he’s facing his first role as superintendent head-on with enthusiasm. Read More
Sharing a song Ben Vereen, accomplished singer, dancer and star of television and stage, performed in concert Saturday evening at the Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Vereen performed several songs which have impacted his career as he shared recollections of his many years in show business. Read More