The young Ada High School varsity softball team scrapped hard but lost a tight 3-1 pitcher's duel at local rival Allen East in the Northwest Conference season finale on a warm Monday evening, May 16, at Harrod.
The Lady Bulldogs fell to 5-14 overall and finished 2-6 in the NWC with the closedefeat.
The Mustang girls improved to 10-11 overall and 3-5 in the NWC with the win to finish a game ahead of Ada in the league standings.
"Errors hurt us again, but we were in the ball game at the end," said Bulldog first-year head coach Jeff Bassitt.
Teens are invited to join Hancock Parks District for Archery Instruction led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided.
Participants have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow.
LOCATION & REGISTRATION
Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Dold Lake. 6:30-7:30 PM. Ages 13-17. Register online at www.HancockParks.com with $10 per person by 4 PM on Thursday, June 2.
Three scouts from Boy Scout Troop 124 earned the rank of Eagle Scout at separate Courts of Honor held this past month in Ada.
Kamron Wilkerson is the grandson of Carl and Bonnie Wilkerson. Aaron Spar is the son of Donald and Amy Spar. Dexter Woods III is the son of Dexter and Melanie Caw Woods. Scoutmaster Donald Spar and Assistant Scoutmaster Thomas Lehman presented the Eagle pins to the young men.
Charles A. “Charlie” Zuppardo, Sr., age 91, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 4:44 a.m. at the Springview Manor, Lima.
He was born on October 3, 1930, in Lima, Ohio to the late Joseph and Gentile (Taggi) Zuppardo. Charlie married Rosie Poling on June 26, 1948, and she preceded him in death on October 6, 1996. On July 6, 2000, Charlie married Mary J. Ward Helser and she survives in Lima.
ODOT District 1 has announced that State Route 67/Espy Street between the southern corporate limit of the city of Kenton and Robinson Avenue will close on May 16 for approximately 45 days for a waterline installation.
The detour will reroute traffic using State Route 309 and State Route 235 through the Village of Alger. (see map)
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Date of Closure: 05/16/2022
Anticipated Duration of Closure: 45 Days
Length of Detour: 24.61 miles; Added Travel Distance: 11.21 miles
Ada Exempted Village Schools issued this reminder: Tickets are required for the sectional baseball game to be played at Ada on Tuesday May 17 and must be purchased online.
Cost is $8 until the day of the game, then the cost increases to $10.
Purchase tickets at rmd.me/KXqF4SPrkcK
> Go to baseball
> Scroll down to division 4 region 14
> Click on Coldwater
> Find Ada vs Spencerville
Dates: May 31st, June 1st, & June 2nd
Who: Girls entering grades 3-8 (2022-2023 School Year)
Where: Ada High School Gymnasium
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $30
Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) wil hold a virtual coffee chat at 9 a.m. on May 17.
Discussion Topic: How does your credibility affect your advocacy?
The chat is open to members and friends of WELD Northwest Ohio E-Chapter.
NW Ohio E-Chapter membership is $50 for 12 months. The organization helps members build relationships with other professional women looking to be better advocates for themselves and others.
Email Amanda Riess at [email protected] for more information or if interested in attending.
