McGUFFEY — The students at Upper Scioto Valley were encouraged to seek out individuals who will give them positive guidance in their lives. The advice was offered by a former Ohio State University basketball standout who has devoted himself to the spiritual part of his life.

Two years ago, the pollution in Lake Erie shut down the water treatment plant for the city of Toledo and got national coverage by the news media. The source of the blooms of algae were attributed in part to the runoff of phosphorous from the application of fertilizer on farm fields.

DOLA — When the fifth-graders at Hardin Northern Elementary School were looking for a service learning project, they were impressed with the idea of placing a Buddy Bench on the playgrounds.

W.W. Durbin helped elect presidents. His name today is legendary among the magicians of the world.

ADA — The theatrical performances of Hardin County area students were recognized Tuesday night at the Take-A-Bow Awards Ceremony at Ada High School. The seventh annual event was sponsored by the Hardin County Players, a community theater group.

A large section of the former Ridgemont High School building in Ridgeway was demolished on Monday. A portion of the building, including the commons area and gymnasium will be spared from the razing and used by the district.

Kenton High School senior Beth Oldham talks with Aaron Johnson as she prepares to go to work at the Iron Fit Gym in Kenton. Oldham is part of the Wildcat Kommunity Konnectors organization which matches KHS students with local mentors to give them an advantage as they pursue a career.

While there were six new inductees into the Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday night and they said they could not have had the success they did in athletics if it had not been for those who supported them. Inducted were Helen Spar Ludwig, LeAnna Hicks-Ford, Gary Lowe, Steve Kick, Mark Ehlen and Gale Daugherty.