ELIDA – The visiting Ada High School softball team shut out Elida 2-0 in a non-league pitcher’s battle of the Bulldogs Thursday evening, May 27.
“We played amazing defense,” said fourth-year Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt.
The visiting Ada Bulldogs buckled down defensively with runners on base and came up with timely pitching to keep Elida scoreless.
Ada improves to 2-0 with the road victory, while Elida fel1 to 1-1 after the defeat. Elida pounded out 24 hits and won at perennial NWC power Crestview 12-4 Wednesday.
COLUMBUS – The 2025 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced on March 26 by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.
Ada junior wing Zack Zimmerman was named honorable mention all-state for Div. VI. The 6-2 junior averaged a team-high 14.2 points per game and led the Bulldogs in three-point field goals made this past season.
Zimmerman hit several big late-game shots to help lead Ada to a 14-9 overall record (7-3 Blanchard Valley Conference) in 2024-25.
Due to unavailability of the meeting room at Community Health Professionals the meetings previously listed in the Ada Icon have been postponed.
The ordinance has also been tabled for further review by the Village’s Solicitor. We will issue an update on the meetings and the ordinance as soon as they are available.
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Ada, Ohio a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community.
To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and participating in an Arbor Day celebration.
The Hardin County Sheriff's Office Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) have begun making courtesy phone calls on behalf of the Hardin County Dog Warden concerning compliance with dog licensing regulations. If you receive a call in this regard, please be aware it is NOT a scam.
All responses or questions should be directed to the Dog Warden in person at the Hardin County Dog Shelter, 49 Jones Rd., Kenton or by calling 419-674-2209.
By Sarah Turske, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Sabrina Carpenter is a new superstar in the music industry. She released a top 10 hit in over 20 countries in 2024 called Espresso. She performed on Saturday Night Live when she was the musical guest on May 18, 2024.
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage where hot water is forced over the finely ground coffee via pressure. One ounce of espresso has about 63mg of caffeine.
Caffeine is quickly becoming the go-to boost for many, especially among younger people looking for an extra burst of energy throughout the day. A daily dose of up to 400 mg can help you feel more mentally sharp and physically energized. It is important to understand that 400mg of caffeine at one time can be dangerous to your health.
UPDATE: Scheduling a location and review by Village council has delayed meetings originally named at the March 18 council meeting.
Regulations and permits considered for transient businesses including mobile food vendors
By Paula Pyzik Scott
At the March 18 Village of Ada council meeting, a proposed ordinance was tabled regarding establishing requirements and regulations for transient businesses and vendors, mobile food vendors and food trucks operating within the Village of Ada. Council member Bob Simmons commented that he would like to see community input on the topic and a tabling motion was approved by the other members.
Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, has recently acquired a Renuvion Surgical System Standards Apyx One Console.
The technology streamlines the process of plastic surgeries, making it possible for many patients to have a procedure to tighten skin added to their surgery rather than having to schedule a second surgery later.
Provided by the Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters
The Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters will host the third annual Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Upper Scioto Valley High School, 510 S. Courtright Street, McGuffey.
The parent-led organization works to support the elementary music, middle and high school bands, middle and high school choirs and the drama program at Upper Scioto Valley Schools. The Craft & Vendor Show is the main fundraising event of the year for these programs.
St. Mark Lutheran Church--located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada--will be holding it's free community meal on Wednesday, March 26, from 5 to 6:30, or until they run out.
This month's menu consist of pulled pork (not a sandwich), macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, fruit, and cookie. As usual, you may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curb side service.
It is asked that if you will require more than eight meals, please call 419-792-0911 by noon on Tuesday so there is enough to go around.
