At left: Austin Yontz prepares to hit a ball in Thursday evening’s high school co-ed softball game at Waterworks Park in Carey during the homecoming pre-fest events of Carey Fest.

Blake Miller, 9, of Sycamore, is pictured with her dad, Reuben Miller. Blake Miller was the winner of the Roger's Lake Fishing Derby on July 27.

The Northern 10 Athletic Conference athletic ticket prices have been announced for the 2019-20 school year. For varsity contests, adult tickets will cost $6 and tickets for students in grades K-12 cost $5. For junior varsity, freshman and middle school contests, adult tickets will cost $4 and tickets for students in grades K-12 will cost $3.

The Riverdale cheerleaders took first place in the Midget Division and were the high point champs at Spencerville. The cheerleaders are (front row from left) Brooklynn Mathews, Lilly Mowery, Victoria Snook, Jenna Collier, Taryn Headington.

The Riverdale cheerleaders took first place in the Mini Division at Spencerville. The cheerleaders are (front row from left) Ava Kundrat, Callie Weatherholtz, Natalie Goodrich, Pyper Zehender, Bella Rayle, Olivia Bayes

The Riverdale cheerleaders took first place in the Tiny Division at Spencerville. The cheerleaders are front row from left, Charley Frey, Kinsley Isaacs, Melody Wilson, Kendall Roach, Faith Reid

WALDO — The heart of Ohio Junior Golf Association honored Dennis Jesse, corporate sponsor and guest speaker, junior members and volunteers at the 33rd Year-End Awards Banquet held Thursday at Kings Mill. Jesse, in his youth, worked under Professional Ross Carley at the Marion Country Club. He graduated from Marion Pleasant High School and Ohio State University in business marketing and later began his own company, Jesse Marketing Associates LLC, in Sarasota, Florida.

Looking to promote physical fitness, raise money for the Kiwanis Closet project and give locals a chance to exercise and have fun, the Kiwanis Club of Upper Sandusky hosted its fourth annual 5K/3K/Fun run on Friday at the Upper Sandusky Reservoir.

MOUNT BLANCHARD — Britton Devier initially aspired to be a dentist. But a setback he suffered his senior year at Ada High School, coupled with advice and inspiration from his father, a former teacher, professor and the current college president at Glen Oaks Community College, persuaded him to pursue a career in education and coaching.

SYLVANIA — Upper Sandusky’s Brett Montgomery finished in a tie for 36th place with an overall score of 227 (11 over par) at the American Junior Golf Association’s Dana Incorporated Junior Open from July 22-25 at Sylvania Country Club. Montgomery shot a 75 in the first round, a 79 in the second round and a 73 in the third round. He was tied with Jack Wertz of Cincinnati.