ADA __ The Ada High School girls soccer team fell behind very early and lost 4-0 to visiting Upper Sandusky in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association contest on Wednesday, September 25 at War Memorial Stadium.
The Bulldog girls dropped to 6-6 overall and 0-4 in the rugged NCOSA after losing the opener of a girls/boys varsity doubleheader vs. the Rams.
The Rams improved to 5-5 overall and 2-2 in NCOSA action with the win.
“We are a much better team than what we played like tonight,” said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. “When you go one goal down in the first 30 seconds, it sets a tone that is hard to overcome.
ADA – The Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets to visiting Blanchard Valley Conference power Van Buren Wednesday, September 25, on “Dig for a Cure Night.”
A total of $1,843.50 was raised for the “Not by Choice” Outreach in Kenton, which benefits those afflicted with all forms of cancers. Ada wore pink jerseys to commemorate the annual event.
The Bulldogs fell to 6-8 overall and 2-5 in the BVC after the 25-13, 25-18, 25-20 defeat.
Van Buren improved to 10-4 overall and 3-3 in BVC play after the sweep.
Above L-R) Mark Reed of GROB Systems Inc., Apollo Superintendent Keith Horner, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Ada School Superintendent Julie Simmons, Ada HS Principal Dan Lee.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
On Wednesday, September 25, Lt. Governor Husted presented Apollo Career Center with $1.1M in Career Technical Education funds through a grant collaboratively written with Ada Exempted Village Schools and Allen East Schools.
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office released the following announcement on the afternoon of September 25:
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Ridgemont Local School District [Mt. Victory] learned of a threat made by a current student on September 25, 2024.
The School Resource Officer and school officials immediately removed the student from class. As a result of the investigation, one juvenile was taken into custody and faces charges of inducing panic. The juvenile was transported to the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center where he will remain until he can be arraigned in the Hardin County Juvenile Court.
The Ada Lions Club would like to thank the many sponsors and patrons for their support of the Lions Club food booth at this year’s Harvest and Herb Festival. The Club has been serving the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs for several years. Through the continuous support of our sponsors, we are able to help many local individuals and organizations.
Special thanks to Kewpee, Four Seasons Drive Thru, Tavern 101, Associated Plastics, Minich Truck Repair, Sheldon Gas Company, Norada Lanes, Hempy Water, Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op, Inc., Hays Insurance, Sharon Hawkins & Jason Hawkins and Gibson Construction.
Above, L-R) Sheila Coressel and Lindsay Walden Hollar
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The September 18 meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce featured a presentation from Ohio House candidate Sheila Coressel (Democrat), as well as announcements from the chamber and members in attendance.
Summary of Harrod, Ohio cold case from the Allen County Sheriff, issued September 19, 2024.
William "Billy" Brown
On or about the 8th day of November 2020, Allen County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 700 block of North Phillips Road in Jackson Township, Harrod, Ohio. When Deputies arrived, they located William Brown deceased near the roadway. Mr. Brown was transported to Lucas County Coroner's Office for an autopsy to establish his cause and manner of death.
Allen County Sheriff's Office Detectives and supporting agencies are investigating this case as a Suspicious Death.
UPDATE Village of Ada Notice: Boil Alert Lifted: The 9/22/24 boil alert for the 600 & 700 block of North Main Street has been lifted effective 2:14 p.m. on 9/24/24.
The Village of Ada has announced that the 2024 Paving Project has started on September 24 and that the Bluffton Paving milling crew is currently working on Oak Street.
The Village notes, "The plan is to continue after Oak Street and head north to mill South Park, Lehr Avenue, Ballard, and then to North Johnson. This process will take two days." The roads are expected to be paved on Thursday and Friday.
St. Mark Lutheran will be serving its Free Community Meal on Wednesday, September 25, from 5 to 6:30 (or whenever they run out).
This month's menu consists of a shredded chicken sandwich, potato salad, fruit, and cookie. The meal is free and open to the public. You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.
Due to the large number of meals served in the last three months, the church now requires all orders for 9 or more meals to be placed by noon on Monday. Please leave a message with the number of meals and your name.
