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.

Twelve members of Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Intl. and three guests met at Tiffin's American Civil War Museum on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Jan Dundore provided an enthusiastic and interesting tour.

Kathy Tracy opened the Blue Star Mothers meeting with nine members present.

RIDGEWAY — Sara McFadden kept Upper Scioto Valley off-balance all night and Ridgemont provided her with plenty of offense as the Gophers defeated USV 12-0 in five innings Wednesday in a Division IV playoff softball opener.

One swing of Jenna Rodenberger’s bat brought three runs across for Kenton as part of a six-run fifth inning against Bryan on Wednesday. The Wildcats went on to win the Division II softball playoff opener 6-2.

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.