The Ada Music Boosters will have a craft show from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday in what is known as the ‘86 Gym.
The gym will be filled with 26 booths offering items for fall and Christmas such as homemade decor, knitting and crochet, kitchen items, health and wellness, jewelry, hardwood furnishings, clothing, sweet treats, and more.
There will be concessions, as well. Admission is $3 with children 5 and under free. The organizers say, “Come get a jump on your Christmas shopping and support our amazing music programs.”
Here is an example of a few items from one booth.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Who will win the McTeachers Night contest? Ada or Upper Scioto Valley?
USV teachers and staff served many customers during a two-hour period last week. Ada’s turn was Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Ada McDonald’s.
From casual observance, USV had more customers lined up at 5 p.m. But, Ada customers began flowing in the door shortly after 5 o’clock. The winner is determined by which school had the most sales during a two-hour slot.
Richard C. Dyer, age 90, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 3:04 p.m. at his residence in Ada.
He was born on November 22, 1927 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Joseph A. and Lavina (Cole) Dyer. In 1961 Richard married Linda K. Parr and she survives in Ada.
Richard retired from the McComb Cookie Factory and he also worked for Liberty Township, Hardin County. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. Richard enjoyed cutting wood.
Also surviving are his two sons: Randolph (Kathy Lee) Dyer of Lima and Stacey Dyer of Midland, Texas; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
For her, for him... gifts galore at Mercantile on Main for Sweetest Day on Saturday. Co-owner Mindy Altstaetter suggests Body Budder lotions for her in many fragrances and sizes. For him, give the Man Bar, either moisturizing or defoliating. The new store is located at 117 S. Main, 419-236-3499, open 10-5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 10-4 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Ohio Northern men's soccer team stormed back from an early 1-0 second half deficit and defeated the Heidelberg Student Princes 4-1 at Kerscher Stadium Wednesday evening in Ohio Athletic Conference action as sophomore defender Beelal Hasan netted his first career hat trick in the victory.
With the come-from-behind triumph, the Polar Bears improve to 11-4-1 overall and to 4-2-0 in league play this season. Meanwhile, the Student Princes drop to 5-7-1 on the year with a 2-3-1 mark against the conference loop.
TIFFIN - Sophomore forward Jenna Fuller registered her conference-best 14th goal Wednesday evening, guiding the Ohio Northern women's soccer team to a 1-0 league victory over the Heidelberg Student Princes at Hoernemann Stadium in Tiffin.
With their 12th straight victory, the Polar Bears climb to 12-2-0 overall and to 6-0-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference this season. Meanwhile, the Student Princes drop to 6-9-1 and 1-5-0 against the conference loop.
Story by Cort Reynolds - Photos at bottom by Vickie Garmon
WILLARD - The visiting Ada boys soccer team shut out host Willard 2-0 Wednesday evening in second round Div. III sectional tournament play.
The seventh-seeded Bulldog boys improved to 10-6-1 and advance to the district semifinals with the victory. The Crimson Flashes end their season 9-6-2 after the loss.
Ada seniors Chris Reyes and Brendan Sheridan netted the Bulldog goals. Jon Allen assisted on the goal by Sheridan.
Ada now advances to the district semifinals at Tiffin Columbian High School Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. vs. top seed Van Buren (16-2).
By Monty Siekerman
Members of the board of Safe Haven of Hardin County Domestic Violence Center and Ada village officials planted a butterfly bush at the Ada Depot gardens on Tuesday evening.
The bush is in memory of those who lost their lives to domestic violence and in honor of those who survived.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
From left are: Bev Bahr, Gloria Grappy, Mayor Dave Retterer, Linda Wilkison, Lisa Clark, Stephanie Applefeller, Mary Curtis, Kaity Thomson, and Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger.
After a rain delay, the Ada High School Marching Band and Color Guard took the field earning first place in Class C Saturday, Oct. 6 at the OMEA “Music in Motion” competition at Maumee High School.
The group earned Overall Best Visual Effect and Best Auxiliary regardless of school size. In addition, the group earned honors for Best Color Guard, Best General Effect, Best Percussion, and Best Visual Effect in Class C.
Color guard members include Olivia Heister, Samantha Crawford, Kaylee Huffer, Madison Wright, Leona Dalton, Olivia Green, Tessa Long and Paige Seitz. Amy Webb serves as the Color Guard director.
