COLUMBUS — Chase Sumner will be a state placer in Division III at 132 pounds. The Ada sophomore stayed in contention with a consolation pin Thursday after losing his first match in the state wrestling tournament. Friday, he again was the aggressor in a 7-2 decision over Oak Harbor's Dylan Mansor to clinch a podium spot.

When the Ohio Means Jobs offices moved out of half of the office space it shared with the Hardin County OSU Extension Office in Kenton, Mark Light saw an opportunity to develop the area into a learning lab. The results are what Light has named the Spark Lab Innovation Center.

After sitting idle for more than five years, the American Rail Center may see some activity in the coming months. Representatives from EverPower Wind Holdings said Wednesday it is the company’s intention to begin construction on the Scioto Ridge Wind Farm this fall after the crops are harvested.

The Ohio Department of Education released its annual report cards which are designed to give district administrators and parents a tool to measure educational growth. The grades throughout Hardin County are low, but some local educators question how significant the results are compared to the results they see daily in their classrooms. The ODE reports on the performance index, the …

A new program helps Kenton Elementary School students in need of additional academic support get the help they need. Club ROAR is designed to “enhance academics” and “target youth development,” said coordinator Andrea Schneider.

Royalty was selected Saturday night at the Hardin County Horse Banquet. Pictured are (from left) 2015 Princess Sydney Geberin, 2016 Princess Kade Stump, 2016 Prince Josh Phillips, 2016 Queen Kelli Haudenschield, 2016 King Jarod McNeely and 2015 Queen Layne Taylor.

ADA — Steven Slagle scored two goals and dished out six assists to lead the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse team to a dominant 19-4 victory over Franciscan in ONU's inaugural varsity contest on Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.