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Wilson/NLF back on top

Tim Reilly, a producer for Banner Collective in Chicago, videotapes the Wilson/NFL logos which are being painted on a water tower in Ada on Monday. He also took video of the manufacturing plant. The video will be on hand for Wilson's for social media, publicity, and advertising use. The Wilson football factory and ONU, whose name is on the other water tower, are two of Ada's claims to fame. The Wilson water tower, built in 1929, is being repaired and painted by L.C. United Painting, Sterling Heights, Mich. The Wilson tower is 134 feet high to the balcony, 168 feet high to the top.

What did you read this summer - and look at all these announcements from Ada schools

Summer is over, but the Ada school library wants to know what Ada students read over the summer. There's a contest with prizes involved.

Students are invited to stop in the media centerfor contest details and your chance to win. Students and staff will also be entered into a drawing for any new books checked out between now and Friday, Aug. 26.

Miss Vicki's Music Studio open house on Aug. 30

Miss Vicki's Music Studio welcomes aspiring students of all ages to visit the studio  and learn more about how music can be a joyful part of your life, and of those you love.

Offering classes for adults, youth, and young children - there really is something for everyone. 

"Come join us Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 6 - 8 p.m. at 2613 State Route 81," she said.

For more information, visit www.vickismusicstudio.com.

Here's the Ada HS Bulldog sports roundup

By Cort Reynolds - Ada High School sports round up

Girls' tennis team whitewashes Lima Senior

LIMA - Visiting Ada whitewashed Lima Senior 5-0 in girls tennis action Monday evening.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 2-1 as they recorded their second straight road win. Ada won all five matches in straight sets.

Meredith Marshall improved to 4-2 at singles with a near double bagel win. Shelby Higgins also dropped just one game to win at third singles. Libbie Milks lost just two games in her convincing victory at second singles.

ONU women picked to win OAC soccer title

The Ohio Northern women's soccer team was picked to finish first in the Ohio Athletic Conference in 2016 in the OAC preseason coaches poll.

Northern finished 12-7-2 overall and 7-2-0 a year ago under 13th-year head coach Mark Batman. 

The Polar Bears finished with 51 points and six first place votes, while Capital finished second with 46 points and three first place votes, and Otterbein finished third with 42 points.

Only the top six vote-getters were mentioned in the poll.

Northern will open its 2016 campaign Sept. 1 at 5pm as it travels to Kenyon, before returning home Sept. 3 for a three-game home stint at Kerscher Stadium.

ONU men picked to win OAC soccer title

The Ohio Northern men's soccer team has been selected to win the 2016 Ohio Athletic Conference Regular Season title in the 2016 OAC coaches poll.

The Polar Bears finished the 2015 season 17-5-1 overall and 8-1-0 in the OAC under 19th-year head coach Brent Ridenour.

ONU won the OAC regular season title and defeated John Carroll in double overtime of the OAC Tournament championship game to claim the OAC Tournament championship in 2015.

Northern topped the poll with 51 points and six first place votes, while John Carroll finished second with 47 points and four first place votes, and Capital rounded out the top three with 40 points.

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