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3rd annual Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree proves cryptid fans are the real deal

Events

/ Oct 06, 2026

By Alec Keller

Crisp autumn air and sunny skies greeted cryptid enthusiasts at the third annual Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree at Ada’s War Memorial Park on October 3. (A cryptid is a being whose existence is known through folklore and individual accounts, but has yet to be confirmed by physical or scientific proof.)

Coordinated by Jay Wolber and Justin England—hosts of the Cryptids of the Corn podcast and veterans of the Bigfoot event circuit—the Ohio Bigfoot Jamboree brought together vendors, guest speakers and fans from across the region and beyond.

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September 2026 land transfers in the Ada school district

Business

/ Oct 06, 2026

Compiled by Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following 11 land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in September 2026 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO

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Bulldog volleyball loss vs. 1st-place Leipsic

Sports

/ Oct 06, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team lost to visiting Blanchard Valley Conference power Leipsic in straight sets on Monday, October 5.

Ada dropped to 14-5 overall and 3-4 in the BVC after the defeat in their last regular season match at home.

The first-place Vikings improved to 15-2 overall and 7-0 in the BVC after the 25-17, 29-27, 25-16 victory.

Tea Griffith hit seven kills, served three aces, hustled her way to 10 digs and passed out 16 assists. She also came up with a solo block and made three assisted blocks.