Updating meters Todd Hackworth installs a new electronic water meter at a home in Forest on Wednesday. Read More
Wildcat grapplers drop league tri-match to Van Wert, Shawnee With no seniors and just one junior on the roster, the Kenton wrestling team knew there would be growing pains coming into the season and that Western Buckeye League wins would be difficult to come by. Read More
Evans scores 22 in Bulldogs’ win ADA — Seth Evans led four Ada players in double figures with 22 points as the Bulldogs snapped a six-game losing streak with a 71-68 victory over Waynesfield-Goshen on Tuesday night. Read More
Pioneers take on Van Wert James Dawson dribbles the ball on the perimeter for the Hardin County Pioneers during their game against Van Wert on Tuesday night. Right, Rod Jordan follows through on a shot as teammate Bella Drey looks on. Van Wert won the game 28-20. Alexa Moore scored 4 points and Harrison Brien and Garrett Hensel had 2 points each for the Pioneers. … Read More
Improvements underway to HMH endoscopy department Hardin Memorial Hospital is making changes to its endoscopy department which are designed to make the unit operate more smoothly and be more convenient for patients needing colonoscopies and other treatments. Read More
KES students receive character award Kenton Elementary School has selected students for its monthly character award. The criteria is based on students displaying attributes that include The 7 Habits as well as virtues such as Leadership, Integrity, Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Determination, Willpower, Trustworthiness, Fairness, Empathy, Citizenship, and Compassion. January's virtue is Willpower. Read More
Church panel discusses impact of Dr. King Alma Whetsel remembers hearing the “I Have A Dream” speech Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made in 1963 and feeling hope things were going to change. The 81-year-old retired Ridgemont music teacher said her life has been filled with good memories, but “a lot of very hurtful things happened to me in my life.” Read More
Frey, Hayes place for Falcons at Carey Classic CAREY — Riverdale had two wrestlers place at the Carey Classic round robin tournament on Saturday. Wayne Frey was third at 138 pounds for Riverdale. Read More
Ada couple lead recruitment efforts for Civil Air Patrol ADA — Sean and Samantha Beck of Ada are helping lead the way in aerospace education in northwest Ohio. Sean and Samantha, members of the Ohio Wing’s Hardin County Flight Civil Air Patrol, were officially promoted on Saturday, Jan. 7 to major and first lieutenant, respectively. Read More
Ben Vereen to bring talents to ONU stage When Ben Vereen takes the Freed Center stage at Ohio Northern University later this month, he will take his fans on a journey. The star of TV, Broadway and movies calls the concert, set for Saturday, Jan. 28, his “gratified show.” Read More