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Ada Council approves green waste drop-off for 2022

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 7, 2022

At the Sept. 6 regular meeting of the Ada Village Council, councilors approved the startup of a Village green waste site in response to a request by the Ada Tree Commission.

In the attached memo, Village Administrator Jamie Hall outlines the service, which will be for Ada residents only.

By appointment, residents will be allowed to bring "green waste" such as yard clippings, leaves and tree branches to the Village site at 514 E. Lincoln. See the attachment for a detailed description of what may and what may not be brought to the site. Unloading must be done by the resident.

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AHS golfers led by Baumgartner in NWC quad

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 7, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School golf team competed in a four-team Northwest Conference match Tuesday, September 6, at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Lincolnview won with 168 strokes, followed by Bluffton (175), Delphos Jefferson (179) and Ada (232).

Isaac Gallmeier was match medalist with with a one-under par score of 35. Pirate Jaden Coonfare was second with a 37. Jack Baumgartner led Ada with a round of 47, while Geddes Klingler shot a 50. Dale Hoyt posted a 63 while Jayden Shaffer carded a 72 to round out the Bulldog scorers. Sam Crawford shot 76.

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OHSAA spring sports divisional breakdowns

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 7, 2022

COLUMBUS–On September 6, the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced the new divisional breakdowns for upcoming spring sports (2023). The OHSAA Board of Directors approved the new divisions during its meeting the prior week.

For the first time, the OHSAA’s spring sports will include boys volleyball. There will be two divisions of boys volleyball due to the spike in the number of schools now having a team, which has gone from 85 to almost 160 schools since the OHSAA announced earlier this year that it will sanction the sport.

Fall and winter sports divisional breakdowns were announced in June.

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Ross M. Koogler worked for AGC

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Ross M. Koogler, age 67, Belle Center, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on May 11, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Margaret (Hefner) Koogler.  On May 15, 1976, Ross married Kywana J. Harless and she survives in Belle Center.

Also surviving are his children: Justin Isaac (Jessica) Koogler of Merom, IN, Chanidi Benjamin of Wapakoneta, and Tiffini (Jeremy) Flugga of Alger; five grandchildren: Melissa, Elika, Ryker, Kaci and Gunnar; and two brothers: Kenneth Koogler of Lima, and Nelson (Sharon) Koogler of Beaverdam.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Koogler.

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Barbara Ann Pitts worked for RCA

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Barbara Ann “Peachy” Pitts, 87, of Alger, OH and formerly of Guage, KY, was peacefully enfolded in her Savior’s arms on September 4, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. During her life, she was a faithful servant of her Lord Jesus and a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Her laugh and smile were contagious, and her prayers for her family and others were frequent and sincere.

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ONU football edged 16-13 by Alma

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

By Tim Glon
www.onusports.com/

The Ohio Northern football team opened its 128th season of football with a tight 16-13 overtime loss to Alma (Mich.) on a warm and muggy Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

Senior Trevor McConnell (Detroit, Mich./Cranbrook) threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to senior Austin Eick (Rossford) on a fourth-and-goal with 2:59 left in the game game to tie it at 10-all.

The Scots drove to the ONU 27-yard line and a 44-yard field goal hit the left upright and bounced away with four seconds left to send the game into overtime.

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