Freshmen: Ashlyn Fadley, Kelsey Hagerty, Audrey Leopold, Brooke McKamey, Riley McKinniss, Mason Pickett, Gabrielle Rodriquez.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Riverdale Middle School has announced its honor roll for the second nine weeks of the 2014-2015 school year.

The following are quips from Kenton business ads published in the Kenton Press, and the Kenton Daily Democrat, at the turn of the 20th century.

Dear Friends: Nothing in life happens without some motivation and effort. We have been blessed with an ample amount of work in the furniture shop these days.

The Kenton Kiwanis met Thursday, Feb. 5 at Jitterz Coffee Co. for the noon meal and meeting. There were eight members present and one guest.

The Kenton Elks honored the January Teenagers of the Month during a luncheon Thursday, Feb. 12. The students from the six area schools were selected for their character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship.

Kenton Full Gospel Church (KFGC) Pastor Anita VanBuskirk and secretary Barb Manns accompanied the West Ohio Food Bank to the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday to share the experiences of the food pantry the church operates in Kenton.

FINDLAY — The University of Findlay’s Vocal Music and Theatre programs will present “Xanadu,” a family-friendly parody of the 1980 cult classic movie of the same title that starred Olivia Newton-John, Michael Beck and Gene Kelly.

LIMA — The 6th annual Lima "Honoring Our Native Heritage" Powwow, will be held Feb. 21-22 at the United Auto Workers Hall, 1440 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima.