ADA — Nellie M. Hoghe cherished the quality education she received at Ohio Northern University, and her generosity will help to ensure that future students receive the same type of educational experience. Hoghe, a Van Wert native who died in February 2016 at the age of 98 in her hometown, left $5.38 million in a bequest to her alma mater.

It wasn’t the prettiest of wins, but in the end it didn’t matter how it looked as the Kenton Lady Wildcats and their four seniors were able to celebrate with the pep band after a 50-38 girls basketball victory over Elida on Thursday night in their final home game of the season. After struggling at times to put the ball in the basket against the Bulldogs’ zone defense through the first three quarters, the Wildcats outscored Elida 18-7 in the final nine minutes of the game to pull away for their 15th win of the season.

Kenton Elementary School has announced its character award winners for February. The criteria for the monthly character award is based on students displaying attributes that include The 7 Habits as well as virtues such as Leadership, Integrity, Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Determination, Willpower, Trustworthi-ness, Fairness, Empathy, Citizenship, and Compassion.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. John Kasich repeated his belief in the importance of the free press Wednesday as tensions between the media and the administration of President Donald Trump remain high. The former congressman and 2016 presidential contender declined to directly take on Trump, who he refused to endorse, campaign with or vote for last year, while speaking …

The up and down temperatures of this winter continued with a slide down Wednesday and today accompanied by a snow storm which closed schools and slowed traffic across the county, including this line of trucks and cars on Ohio 31 on the south edge of Mount Victory.

Staff at Hardin Hills Health Center in Kenton dressed up for the Super Bowl getting the residents excited about the game.

ADA — Hardin County has a smoking problem. Nationally, statistics show about 18 percent of the population smokes or uses tobacco products. In Hardin County, that rate is nearly double at 30 percent.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Trailing Riverdale by eight points early in the fourth quarter, Kenton point guard Ashley Morris knew she needed to do something to pick up the Lady Wildcats’ spirits if they were going to get their 15th win of the season. During a timeout, the senior point guard gathered the Wildcats together and told them they were not going to lose.

Ada’s Rilan Conley puts up a shot during the Bulldogs game against Fostoria on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs lost 72-61. Statistics from the game were not received. Times photo/Ty Thaxton

Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimists had a dinner meeting at Henry's Restaurant on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. President Hope Myers welcomed 25 attendees which included former member Rosemary Fitzgerald, Hancock County Soroptimist President Candy Schuck, and Soroptimist District 2 Secretary Jenny Prater.