McGUFFEY — Upper Scioto Valley found its shooting touch in the second half against North Baltimore on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Rams it was too little, too late as they could not overcome a large halftime deficit in a 66-42 loss to the visiting Tigers.

Amber Beltz and Adam Fox are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage. Amber is the daughter of John and Lori Beltz of Forest.

It may be snowy and cold but the United Way of Hardin County thermometer has climbed to 81 percent of its goal of $220,000. Standing beside the thermometer are board members A.J. Hatem and Nicolle Merkel, both on staff at Ohio Northern University.

Kenton’s Adri Wright follows through on a shot during the Wildcats bowling match against Lima Senior on Monday night at Hillcrest Lanes.

Teresa Styer (center) presents a $2,500 check to LeNora Prichard (left) and Karla Ritchey (right) of Not By Choice. This is a donation from the proceeds of the 14th annual Women’s Holiday Celebration held in November at St. John’s Evangelical Church in Kenton.

McGUFFEY — For Rebecca Gamble, Upper Scioto Valley’s K-12 music teacher and band director, those moments when her students who had been struggling with a skill finally “get it” and everything clicks are what make the job all worthwhile.

Hardin County Common Pleas Judge Scott Barrett (left) appointed and swore in Terry Hamm for a second term to the Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission. Hamm represents the Vietnam Veterans of America on the commission.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — A 9-0 run to end the second quarter gave the Riverdale the lead for good against Ridgemont on Saturday night. And after gaining some more separation in the third quarter, the Falcons were able to hold on to a 68-56 non-conference boys basketball win on Saturday night. The victory propels the Falcons to 8-5 on the season, while the Gophers drop to 4-8.

The Kenton girls got off to a strong start against Napoleon on Saturday leading by nine points with a minute left in the first quarter. Unfortunately for the host Wildcats they could not sustain their effort into the second half as Napoleon came storming back, taking a one-point lead by halftime before outscoring Kenton 34-10 in the second 16 minutes on the way to a 59-34 non-conference victory.

Riverdale’s Austin Evans competes in a wrestling match at the Carey Classic on Saturday. Results of the meet were not received at deadline.