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So, you think you know Ada.

Whose hand is this holding a Bible?

Hint: drive south on Main and keep watch to the west. It's part of the statue of Dr. Henry Solomon Lehr, founder of ONU. The statue is located between Hill and Dicke buildings. (Monty Siekerman)

Heterick Library and Ada Public Library launch "Ada Chats"

Inspired by TED Talks - short snippets of someone's passions, shared ideas, knowledge made more accessible - Heterick Library, ONU and Ada Public Library have paired up to offer Ada Chats this fall.

These monthly chats will look at a variety of topics and themes brought to you by  community members.

Summer-long project complete - new gym surface ready for Sept. 12 game

Photos and story by Cort Reynolds

Ada High School unveiled its new gym surface design to the varsity 1971 addition
Wednesday afternoon. The project started in early summer as the floor had
to be sanded completely down for the first time in 15 years, removing
several layers of varnish.

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In addition, the high heat and humidity of the summer made it take the
paint longer to dry. But the project was necessary and brightens the gym.

"Over time, a surface will darken," pointed out Ada building and grounds
supervisor Mike Lenhart.

Varsity Singer on stage!

The Ada High School Varsity Singers performed at the Hardin County Fair during the fair's high school show choir concert on Sept. 7. This photo is from the Ada Bulldogs Facebook.

Girls' soccer: Riverdale blanks Ada girls

By Cort Reynolds

MT. BLANCHARD - Host Riverdale netted four second half goals to post a 6-0 girls soccer victory over Ada Wednesday evening.

The defeat dropped the Lady Bulldog record to 1-3-1 overall.

Six Lady Falcons each tallied a goal for the victors: Madi Weber, Brandi Borkosky, Gabi Rodriguez, Reygan Frey, Haley Beltz and Alex Rothlisberger.

Riverdale put 24 shots on goal compared to one by Ada. Bulldog keeper Rielyn Castle made 16 saves in goal.

Ada hosts Crestview Saturday in the NWC opener.

Wilson football garage sale Sept. 24

The Wilson Sporting Goods football garage sale is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 24, Liberty Street, Ada. The sale includes hundreds of footballs, baseball gloves, shoes, clothes, tennis items and additional sporting good items.

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