Titans’ pressure too much for Wildcats OTTAWA — Despite a quick start, Kenton ultimately couldn’t withstand the defensive pressure exerted by Ottawa-Glandorf, surrendering 101 points in a 101-57 loss on the road Friday night. The defeat drops Kenton to 11-7 overall, 2-5 in the Western Buckeye League. Read More
Elgin edges Rams 46-44 on buzzer-beater McGUFFEY — Upper Scioto Valley rallied from an early 12-point deficit to grab a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter of its Northwest Central Conference boys basketball game against Elgin on Friday night. The visiting Comets though were able to split a pair of free throws to tie the game. Read More
Latter Rain in concert The quartet Latter Rain will appear in concert at Kenton Full Gospel Church, 129 N. Wayne St., at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. All are welcome to come for an evening of Southern gospel music and praise, and prayer for the sick. Read More
Couple celebrates 50th Linda (Brien) and John S. Harbison III of Bluffton are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They were married on Feb. 11, 1968 at the Church of Christ (Disciples) in Kenton by Rev. William S. Noble. Read More
Aviation concepts featured in sculpture exhibit at Ohio Northern ADA – “Flight of Obscurity XV,” a sculpture installation by Nathaniel Foley, is currently on exhibit in the Elzay Art Gallery at Ohio Northern University through Feb. 23. Gallery hours are 1 to 4:30 p.m. during days when classes are in session. Read More
Forest village worker called ‘hero’ after helping resident FOREST — Forest village officials call one of their workers a “hero,” but Jeff Moore brushes off such talk and said he was just in the right place at the right time to potentially save a life. Village Administrator Wes Davis made the town council aware of Moore’s response to an incident which took place on Jan. 10. Read More
Kenton Rite Aid robbed A lone gunman robbed the Kenton Rite Aid store of an undisclosed amount of narcotics Thursday night. According to a release from Kenton Police Chief Dennis Musser, a the gunman entered the store at 130 S. Detroit Street shortly before 8:45 p.m., brandished a handgun and demanded specific narcotics. Read More
Total loss The mobile home owned by Matt Fry, on Marion Township Road 100 (Cottonwood Road) was totally destroyed by fire Thursday about noon. According to McGuffey Fire Chief Jerry Ault, there was a woman at home when the fire broke out. Read More
O-G’s defense stifles Lady Wildcats The Kenton girls basketball team went into Thursday’s game against Ottawa-Glandorf with hopes of knocking off the No. 10-ranked Division III team in Ohio and thwarting the Titans’ bid to clinch a third straight Western Buckeye League title. Read More
Ada ranked ninth safest city ADA — The Village of Ada has been named the ninth safest city in Ohio by HomeSnacks.net. According to a release from HomeSnacks, it based its rankings on numbers from the FBI's most recent report of crime (September 2017). Read More