FOSTORIA__The Ada High School track and field team was down to one athlete at the Div. III northwest region 10 meet finals Friday, May 30, in Fostoria.
Ada senior speedster Logan Jolliff finished second in his 100-meter dash preliminary heat on May 28 with a time of 11.21 to qualify for the Friday evening finals.
Jolliff improved his time in the final by .17 to 11.04 and thus finished fourth to make it to the state meet in Columbus.
Sophomore Tripp Phoenix of Carey won the 100-meter finals in 10.95. McComb senior Haiden Ebright took second in 10.99. Evergreen sophomore Luke Woodring crossed the line third in 11.01.
FINDLAY – Gibsonburg broke open a tense scoreless duel with four runs in the top of the eighth inning, then held off a last-ditch rally by the Ada High School softball team to win their Div. VI regional final bout 4-0 in extra innings Friday evening, May 30, at Findlay High School.
The Golden Bears scored four runs in the top of the eighth inning behind a home run, two hits and two errors. The feisty Bulldog girls stayed alive by loading the bases with two out in the bottom of the eighth against tiring freshman hurler Alivia Wauford.
Jeni S. Hall, age 48, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 14, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Tina (Lantz) Wireman of Ada.
Jeni is survived by her children: Kaylee (Justin) Shoemaker of Ada and Reese Cariello of Lima; four grandchildren: Emmerson, Laylynn, Dawson and Daxton; and maternal grandmother, Peggy Lantz.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Edward Lantz; and paternal grandparents: Robert and Mary Wireman.
By Mohammad Ali Reza, MD
Primary Care Physician, North Baltimore Medical & Diagnostic Center
A day in the life of a primary care physician is a dynamic blend of science, service and connection. These doctors are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking medical care, making them the cornerstone of the healthcare system.
MAY 30 MEDIA RELEASE__Governor Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohioans to take advantage of this year’s Sales Tax Holiday, which is designed to provide meaningful savings for families across the state.
The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday will run for two full weeks, beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 14.
In 2024, Governor DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly expanded the Sales Tax Holiday to include more items and run for a longer period. Instead of the usual three days, it lasted ten days and was expanded to include a wide range of items up to $500, rather than limited to school supplies.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Fifty new alumni of Ada High School were created on Sunday, May 25 in ceremonies at the Ada High School gymnasium. Traditions were honored by the wearing of periwinkle caps and gowns, music including Fanfare and Processional by Edward Elgar and the presentation of diplomas to each student.
By Kennedy Kosikowski, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
The British synth-pop duo known as the Eurythmics released the song and album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) on January 21, 1983. The duo of Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart collaborated on this album after their departure from The Tourists band. The group was very successful with many top 100 hits. Lennox eventually left the duo to pursue a solo career.
MAY 30 MEDIA RELEASE__Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is now offering radiofrequency ablation (RFA) as a cutting-edge treatment for spine tumors.
RFA is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes targeted radiofrequency waves to remove or shrink benign and malignant tumors of the spine. This innovative technique can be used as a standalone treatment or in addition to conventional surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
VILLAGE OF ADA ANNOUNCEMENT__As part of our annual water maintenance program, Public Works employees will be flushing fire hydrants starting June 2, 2025 to July 2, 2025 between the hours of 7:30am-4:30pm. We will start with N.W. Ada first (Zone A), then N.E. (Zone B), then S.E. (Zone C) and finish up with the S.W. (Zone D).
Because water mains are typically looped together, you may notice that your service pressure is affected even if hydrants are being flushed several blocks away.
Above, L-R) OSU Club scholarship recipients Xander Wells, Chloe Anderson, Taylor Harshfield, Loryn Elsasser, Jillian Hazelton, Claire Ketcham, Noah Ketcham & Emma Mulligan.
AMAY 29 MEDIA RELEASE__The OSU Club of Hardin County held their annual banquet at St. Johns
Church on May 29. Seventy-five faithful buckeyes were in attendance.
