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Susan K. Zink, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away 2:45 a.m., Fri. Dec. 13, 2019, at Otterbein-St. Marys, with her family at her side. She was born June 3, 1939, in Lima, the daughter of Oscar & Hilma (Steinke) Ruppert, who preceded her in death. On April 30, 1960, she married Ralph E. Zink, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 2008. Survivors include, 5 children, Brian (Vickie) Zink, St. Johns, OH; Brett (Randy Bly) Zink, Wapakoneta; Brad (Claire) […]
Janet Marker, age 77, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Saturday evening, December 14, 2019 at Campbell Place in Bellefontaine. Janet was born in Champaign County Ohio June 15, 1942, to the late Orval & Margaret (Couchman) Marker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Marker and sisters Sandra Marker, Betty Hoyng, and Janet’s twin, Jeanette Marker. Janet is survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and a sister-in-law, Georgia Marker of Lakeview, Ohio. Janet was a retired teacher, having taught for thirty years […]
Estel L. Culwell, 77, of Richwood, died unexpectedly early Friday morning December 13, 2019 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born November 12, 1942 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Andrew and Della Mae (Castle) Culwell, he was also preceded in death by siblings: Charles and James Culwell and Phyllis Mocabee, one granddaughter and one great grandson. Estel was retired from O.D.O.T, working out of the Richwood and Marysville offices for over thirty years. He was true outdoorsman; […]
Graveside services for Lawrence "Larry" J. Chappell will be held at 11:00AM Friday, December 20, 2019 at Grove Cemetery in the committal building. Military services will be presented by Amvets Post 1994. The Price - McElroy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. He died on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1946 in Bismarck, N.D. to the late Lawrence J. and Rosemary (Selby) Chappell. On September 11, 2010 he married […]
The Kenton Wildcats rallied past Riverdale for a 45-43 victory in boys basketball action Saturday. Coby Miller hit a baseline jumper with a minute to play to give Riverdale a 43-41 lead, but Jayden Cornell drained a three-pointer with 17.3 seconds left to put the Wildcats on top 44-43. After Riverdale (4-2) misfired on its ensuing possession, Kenton rebounded and Cornell was fouled. The Kenton junior, who scored Kenton's last nine points, split a pair of free throws to make […]
The Kenton Lady Wildcats used a big third quarter to break open a close game and defeat Riverdale 53-32 in girls basketball play Saturday afternoon. Kenton never trailed in the contest but had a hard time getting separation from the Falcons over the first two quarters and led 24-18 at the half. The Lady Wildcats then scored 20 of the first 24 points to start the third quarter and pulled away for the win. Riverdale (4-4) got eight points apiece […]
The Kenton Wildcats opened Western Buckeye League play Friday by defeating Bath 63-61. Jayden Cornell had 22 points and five rebounds for Kenton, which is 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the WBL. Reed Cook added 17 points and five rebounds for the Wildcats, who effectively led from wire to wire. Jonah Wauben paced Bath with 13 points while Carter Parlapiano and Ian Armentrout scored 11 points each for the Allen County Wildcats, who slip to 0-5 overall and 0-1 in […]
Courtney Sumner led all scorers with 19 points as the Ada Bulldogs defeated Riverdale 42-41 in girls basketball play Tuesday. Sumner added five rebounds for the Bulldogs, who improve to 2-3 on the season. Lexi Waugh finished with seven points and 12 rebounds for Ada. Riverdale, which had its two-game win streak snapped, is now 3-3 on the young season. Reagan McKinnis and Payton Rodriguez had nine points each for the Falcons while Carrigan Vent tallied seven points and 13 […]
Kenton City Council met Monday Night. During the meeting, council discussed Old Business including Ordinances including Vacating an alley on a privately-owned lot to the city, and to make appropriation to current expenses and budget for 2020. Among New business, council was notified of secured funds by Kenton City Schools for a new Resource Officer, therefore it was approved that the number of officers on the police force be increased from 17 to 18 to accommodate the new position. Council […]
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