Kay A. Rex, age 87, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 4:35 AM at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Queens, New York on June 17, 1935, to the late Forrest and Catherine (Alsop) Maxson. She and her sisters were raised by her aunt and uncle, Doris and Johnny Fisher and her paternal grandparents. On October 7, 1956, Kay married Norman J. Rex, they […]
Robert Theodore Blumenschine 85 of Kenton Robert Theodore Blumenschine died Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on November 29, 1936 in Kenton to the late Theodore "Ted" and Dorothy (Casper) Blumenschine. He graduated in 1954 from Kenton High School. From the time he was quite young he worked mowing yards (with the old lawn mowers) and helping do household chores such as washing windows and porches. Later he ran trap lines with […]
James "Jim" Kelly 81 of Dola A graveside service for James "Jim" Kelly will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Dola Cemetery with Pastor Donald Webb officiating. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Jim passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on March 9, 1941 in Kenton to the late Clarence and Nellie (Switzer) Kelly. On January 5, 1962 he married Wanda Lease and […]
Riverdale fell to state ranked Ottawa-Glandorf 3-0 in what was the Lady Falcon's first appearance at regionals. The Falcons came in on the heels of seven straight wins and the school's first district championship in girl's soccer. While goalkeeper Angelina Sierra had some great saves the time of possession was dominated by Ottawa-Glandorf and the constant pressure from the top 25 ranked Titans was too much to handle as Riverdale's offense was stifled.
Marilyn F. Oborn 92 of Kenton There will be no services for Marilyn F. Oborn at this time. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Marilyn passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Hardin Hills Health Center in Kenton. She was born on April 2, 1930 in Kenton to the late Harvey and Sarah Jane (McQuown) Blue. She married Weston Oborn and he […]
Marley Sage Ward 6mon of Mt. Victory A memorial service for Marley Sage Ward will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, November 7, 2022 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Friends and Family may visit 2 hours prior to services at the funeral home. Marley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 24, 2022 at her home in Mt. Victory. She was born on April 26, 2022 in Marion to Jacob Ward and Kaylee Tonoff who both survive in Mt. Victory. […]
Riverdale Lady Falcons Celebrate a victory over the Bluffton Pirates, on October 29. The District match up went to double OT with a final score of 2-1. The Falcons took home the district championship and moved to Regionals for the first time in Riverdale school history.
Congratulations to USHS runners Ashton Vent and Evan Hinesman on qualifying for the state cross country meet. Ashton finished 3rd (16:21) and Evan finished 14th (16:42) at the regional meet at Hedges-Boyer Park in Tiffin on Saturday. The OHSAA Division II Boys Cross Country Championship will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 1:00 p.m. at Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park. Tickets will only be available online at ohass.org/tickets. No cash will be accepted at the gate. Congratulations to Ashton Vent and Evan […]
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