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Two earn All-OAC honors in 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, May 5, 2017

ONU junior Kirsten Lightel (Tallmadge) and sophomore Hailee Loughman(Brookville) have been named All-Ohio Athletic Conference for the 2017 softball season.

Lightel earns her third All-OAC accolade in as many years, and has been named First Team All-OAC for the second time in her career.

The junior led the OAC in three major pitching categories as she posted a 1.01 ERA, 14 victories in the pitchers circle and led the conference with 128 K's.

Lightel is Northern's all-time career strikeout leader, career ERA leader and ranks second all-time at ONU with 46 career victories as a pitcher.

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Officers arrested an occupant of the apartment

Officials determined that meth lab caused fire
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 5, 2017

Officials determined that a methamphetamine lab caused the fire that extensively damaged a structure at 409 N. Main St., Ada, on Wednesday afternoon. 

Officers arrested an occupant of the apartment, Karen Troglin, for assembly and/or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs. Other charges may be added in the future since the case remains under investigation.

The fire was investigated by the Hardin County Crime Task Force and Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

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Ada Invitational cancelled

Blame it on the weather
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 5, 2017

Due to the weather, the 2017 Ada High School track and field invitational has been cancelled, according to AHS athletic director, Ken Johims.

This would have been the 56th annual invitational. It was set for Saturday.

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Crowd reaction to school program

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, May 5, 2017

Ten-month-old Emery Miller cheers for the first graders at their program Thursday at Ada Schools. "Whoppie, hurray, good job!"

Emery is the daughter of Robert and Brittany Miller.

(Monty Siekerman photos)

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Tommy Tires purchases Bluffton vehicle repair garage

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 5, 2017

Sheena and Tom Dotson of Tommy’s Tires, expanded their businesses recently by purchasing a long-established Bluffton vehicle repair business, Leiber Garage.

The Dotsons own a truck and tractor sales division in Ada, at the intersection of State Route 235 and 309.

Tom Dotson said, “The Leiber purchase adds to our total company business making us a one-stop shop.”

Dotson said Leiber’s will remain at 130 Vance St., Bluffton, and will continue with its current employees and the vehicle repair services it has offered the community.

The sale was completed on April 21, according to Dotson.

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Elementary art and music showcased

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, May 5, 2017

The hallways at Ada Schools were crowded with artists and art patrons on Thursday evening prior to the first grade music program in the auditorium. Children in grades 1-6 had art work displayed for family and friends to view.

(Monty Siekerman photo)

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