Above, Ridgemont FFA student Lexi McGue (left) hands a rooster to Kyler Gammon during the chapter’s ‘Agricultural Advocacy Day’ Thursday at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Below, Ridgemont’s Allison Robinson guides “Scooter” with third grader Eisele McFadden aboard. FFA members in grades 7-12 took the lead in teaching third and fourth graders about agriculture in the hands-on, interactive event. Times photos/Alec …

Queen Mikayla Gomez and King Derek Courtad will reign over the Riverdale homecoming dance tonight. They were crowned as homecoming royalty Friday night prior to the Falcons football game against Ada. The dance will run from 8 to 11 Times photo/Richard Katterjohn

Jordan and Greg Jolliff enjoy a game with their son, Jasper, at Kenton Elementary School’s B Pod Family Night on Thursday. First and second grade families joined together in jungle-themed literacy and math games. Kids also were provided with take-home “phonic phones” which help with practicing enunciation in reading. Times photo/Alec Keller

Three Kenton High School Band students were selected to perform in The Ohio State University Honor Jazz Band from Sept. 27-29. They are (second, from left) Trevor Roesner (sophomore, percussion), Cameron Fox (sophomore, tenor saxophone) and Tommy Mustain (junior, percussion). With them are their band directors, Travis Wissman (left) and Jordan Gibson (right). The event featured performances by The Ohio …

Kenton Elementary presents leadership awards

Hardin Northern has kicked off a new tradition. Every Friday, junior high and high school students will be stationed at all three entrances in the morning to welcome and high-five students. Fall athletes were greeters for the first day, but throughout the year all clubs and sports will join in. This is a fun way to spread joy, connect with …

By SEAN BLEVINS Times sports editor Wapakoneta junior quarterback Caleb Moyer was almost perfect as he accounted for 432 total yards and five scores in a 42-21 whipping of Kenton Friday night in a Western Buckeye League football clash at Robinson Field. Moyer completed 23-of-25 (92%) passes for 354 yards and one touchdown. He was dangerous with his legs, too, …

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