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ONU commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 10, 2021

Ohio Northern University will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks with two events.

A special gathering will be held in the Walter and Marian English Chapel Garden at 8:46 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Participants are asked to arrive by 8:40 a.m.

Also, the ONU Veterans Organization will be hosting a stair climb from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dial-Roberson Stadium to honor first responders and all who lost their lives in the terror attacks.

Ohio Northern President Daniel DiBiasio encouraged the campus community to take part in the memorial events.

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Bulldogs' home turf

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 10, 2021

The Ada Bulldogs football team has a home conference game on September 10 vs. Leipsic at 7:00 p.m.--on the new turf installed at War Memorial Park.

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Sept. 18 Ada Athletic Boosters cornhole tournament

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 10, 2021

On September 18, during the Harvest and Herb Festival, the Ada Athletic Boosters will be holding a cornhole tournament for all ages at the Ada Train Depot, 9 Central Ave.

The tournament begins at noon with check-in from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Entry fees are $20 for a student team of 2 (Ada or ONU students) and $40 for an adult team of 2.

The tournament is double elimination. Games to 21 with no bust. 1st place winners will receive 25% of the total entry fees and a trophy.

Multiple raffle baskets will be available at the event. All proceeds go to supporting student athletes and athletic programs. Ada VFW Post 9381 is the tournament sponsor.

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Elisha James “E.J.” Hall worked at J & N Hallers

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 10, 2021

Elisha James “E.J.” Hall, age 42, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 went to be with the Lord.

E.J. was born on September 28, 1978 in Lima, Ohio and graduated from high school in 1997. He is survived by his parents James and Nancy Hall of Ada, and his brother, Nathan (Heidi) Hall, also of Ada. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

E.J. was employed at J. & N. Hallers. He had many favorite hobbies. He enjoyed attending farm tractor shows, NASCAR and talking with people. 

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Lady Bulldogs blanked at L-B Sept. 8

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, September 9, 2021

The visiting Ada girls soccer team, playing their first game in eight days, fell 8-0 to Liberty-Benton in the North Central Ohio Soccer Association opener Wednesday night, September 8.

The Ada record dropped to 2-3-1 overall and 0-1 in NCOSA play with the defeat. L-B improved to 5-2 and 1-0 in NCOSA action after the win.

The Lady Bulldogs trailed 4-0 at halftime. L-B netted four more goals in the second half.

The Ada girls play at Upper Sandusky (3-1-1) in another NCOSA battle Saturday evening, Sept. 11. The match is the opener of a varsity girls and boys Ada vs. US doubleheader starting at 5 p.m.

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Bulldog golfers win tri-match Sept. 8

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Ada golf team swept a three-team non-conference match Wednesday evening, September 8, at the Bluffton Golf Course.

Ada won with 208 strokes, defeating Riverdale (223) and Arlington (238) convincingly.

Bulldog senior Andrew Rush was match medalist with a round of 49. Classmate Dexter Woods contributed a score of 51. Junior Geddes Klingler and sophomore Jack Baumgartner each carded rounds of 54.

Senior Kamron Wilkerson also registered a 62, and freshman Wyatt Ferguson shot 76.

Ada improved to 8-18 with the wins.

The Bulldogs play an NWC tri-match Monday, Sept. 13 at Delphos Jefferson with Lincolnview.

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