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Free public events at ONU Observatory beginning Sept. 25

Events

/ Sep 22, 2026

Jason Pinkney, Ph.D.,ONU professor of Physics and Astronomy, has announced four free public events at the ONU Observatory during Fall 2026.

Friday, Sept 25, 8:30-10:30 p.m. "Autumnal Equinox Star Party"
Monday, Oct 9, 8:00-10:00 p.m. "Saturn in the Whale"
Friday, Nov 6, 8:00-10:00 p.m. "Taurid Meteor Shower"
Friday, Dec 11, 8:00-10:00 pm. "Geminid Meteor Shower"

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Ada boys soccer win vs. Cory-Rawson

Sports

/ Sep 23, 2026

Allen scores 5

By Cort Reynolds

RAWSON__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team shut out Cory-Rawson 9-0 in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association mismatch on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Bulldog senior Andrew Allen tallied five goals to pace the offensive attack. Senior Carson Conley netted two goals and had one assist. Senior Chase Jarrett contributed two assists and one goal.

Ada improved to 6-5 overall and 1-3 in NCOSA play with the blowout win.

C-R dropped to 0-9 overall and 0-3 in the NCOSA after suffering the lopsided defeat.

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Ada library partners with Project Linus

Ada Public Library

/ Sep 23, 2026

Provides blanket drop-off point

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library has once again partnered with Project Linus, a non profit that gives blankets to seriously ill and traumatized children.

Donations of new, handmade, washable blankets may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours. Project Linus welcomes blankets of all sizes and styles, but asks that they are kept free from smoke, pet hair and strong fragrances.

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Nancy S. Matson, 70, taught at Arlington High School

Obituaries

/ September 23, 2026

Nancy S. Matson, age 70, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born on May 18, 1956, in Findlay, Ohio, to Carl and Jean (Hines) Southward. On August 20, 1977, Nancy married Thomas K. Matson, and he survives in Dola.

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/ September 23, 2026

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Hardin County OSU Extension celebrates new location

Business

/ September 23, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County has officially relocated. The new office is open to the public at 950 W. Kohler St. in Kenton.