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Ada Girls and Boys Soccer, September 20

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Ada girl kickers downed by Grove

Injury-plagued Ada lost 13-1 to visiting Columbus Grove in girls Northwest Conference soccer play Monday evening, September 20, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Ada girls record dropped to 2-6-1 overall after the loss, while their NWC ledger fell to 0-2-1.

The CG girls improved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in NWC play with the one-sided victory in the battle of the Bulldogs.

CG led 6-1 at the half. Senior Julia Kamatali scored the lone Bulldog goal. Grove tacked on seven more goals after intermission.

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Thomas L. Williams farmed and worked for BP Chemical

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Thomas L. “Tom” Williams, age 74, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 12:36 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

Tom was born on July 21, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Roy L. and Carey W. (Crawford) Williams.  On September 30, 1969 Tom married Judy C. Harps and she survives in Ada.  

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ONU Child Development Center moving to new, larger facility

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Ohio Northern University’s Child Development Center will be expanding in physical space and enrollment to provide enhanced services to the campus community and the public.

Construction on a 4,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin this fall directly across from the existing 1,600-square-foot center at 209 Union St. A fall semester 2022 opening is tentatively planned.

The new facility will incorporate more space for learning, play and conferencing, and accommodate more families. Architectural renderings have not yet been created, but administrators are planning to build a one-story brick building with basic design elements that will blend with the rest of campus.

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Mural celebrates 150 years of higher education

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Gimme an "N"! A new mural celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ohio Northern University graces the side of the Ada Theatre and parking for Padrone's Pizza at 219 S Main St.

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Kenton Hardin Mask Advisory effective September 21

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 20, 2021

Kenton Hardin Health Department is issuing a Mask Advisory for Hardin County, effective September 21, 2021. 

"Everyone over the age of 2 years old is advised to wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status when:

  • In indoor public places
  • Outdoors in crowded settings

Universal masking in schools, businesses, and social settings will slow the spread of COVID-19. 

K-12 Schools – Universal masking is advised for all students, staff, teachers and visitors.

Parents – please urge your children to wear a mask throughout the school day. 

Businesses – Universal masking is recommended for employees as well as patrons. 

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Bill Faine was teacher at Ada Exempted Village School

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 20, 2021

William “Bill” Faine, 59, passed away on September 18, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Counselors will be standing by at Ada schools on Monday, September 20. The Ada Exempted Village School announced “we tragically lost a valued staff member and beloved teacher, Mr. Bill Faine. Mr. Faine left a lasting impression on our school and community. He was a beloved staff member who had a strong faith in God and will be greatly missed. In response to this devastating loss, counseling and support services will be on site starting Monday for students and staff.”

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