You are here

Ada's latest news

“Repopulating our workforce: Labor initiatives to address our drug crisis

Panel discussion Oct. 35 in Dicke Hall

A forum to address “Repopulating our workforce: Labor initiatives to address our drug crisis” will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 in Dicke Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Panelists will include Jon Cross, president and CEO of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance; Dan Sheaffer, project specialist with Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development; and Jeff Sprague, president and CEO of Allen County-Allen Economic Development Group.

Pumpkin artists

Eli Anderson, 5, and sister Abbey, 8, were among the winners of the pumpkin decorating contest sponsored by the Ada Public Library on Saturday. Clouds cover Eli’s pumpkin while Abbey painted a unicorn on hers. In the next photo: Max McCrory, 8, was also a winner. Not only did he carve a sad pumpkin, Max accompanied his entry with a book (appropriate for a library contest) titled “Slappy is not Happy.” (Monty Siekerman photos)

Music Boosters' crafty idea - a successful one

25 vendors with fall decorations and Christmas gifts

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
The Ada Music Boosters first-ever fall craft show was deemed a success with the ‘86 Gym filled with 25 vendors and a good-sized crowd on hand to purchase fall decorations and Christmas gifts.

Jewelry, wreaths, kitchenware and many other items were available for purchase on Saturday with proceeds benefiting the Ada Schools music programs.

Seniors recognized at last home soccer match

The Ohio Northern men's soccer program dropped a 6-0 decision to Ohio Athletic Conference front-runner Capital on a cold, damp Saturday evening at hime during their 2018 regular season home finale.

 

The Polar Bears move to 11-5-1 overall and to 4-3-0 in OAC action. Meanwhile, the Crusaders rise to 12-3-0 on the season with a 6-1-0 mark against the conference loop.

ONU football downs Capital

BEXLEY — Ohio Northern scored on seven of its first 10 possessions, then converted a key fourth down late in the game to hold on for a 49-46 victory at Capital on Saturday afternoon at Bernlohr Stadium.

The Polar Bears (5-2 overall, 4-2 Ohio Athletic Conference) rolled up 509 yards of offense and converted 9-of-14 third downs in the victory.

The Crusaders (0-7, 0-6) came into the game with the nation's 17th-best passing attack, averaging more than 309 yards per contest.

ONU defeats Cap in volleyball

Ohio Northern fans had plenty to cheer about Saturday afternoon inside the ONU Sports Center as their No. 23-ranked women's volleyball program knocked off Ohio Athletic Conference foe Capital in straight sets of 25-15, 25-19, and 25-10 on Senior Day.

 

With the victory, the Polar Bears improve to 17-7 overall and to 6-1 in league play. Meanwhile, Capital drops to 0-23 overall and 0-7 within the conference.

Pages