LEIPSIC__The Ada High School volleyball team lost a three-set match at red-hot Blanchard Valley Conference leader Leipsic on Monday, September 22.
The Bulldog girls dropped to 10-4 overall and 2-4 in the BVC with the 25-7, 25-18, 25-10 defeat.
The undefeated Vikings improved to 14-0 overall and 6-0 in BVC play after the win. Leipsic is rated second in the state Div. VII MaxPreps poll, behind only Tiffin Calvert.
Senior libero Alyssa Madison led Ada with 10 digs.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting Lima Temple Christian 5-1 on a wet Senior Night under the lights of War Memorial Stadium on Monday, September 22.
The Bulldogs led 1-0 at half but poured in four inspired second half goals to win going away.
Ada improved its record to 7-3-2 with the non-league win.
LTC fell to 4-6-2 after the contentious defeat.
“What a special night, our seniors–Evan, Jacob, Joshua and Jude–led the way with inspired soccer and the rest of the team followed their example,” said Ada second-year head coach Aaron Acheson.
Janis A. Hays Carse, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Trustwell Living – Blanchard Place, Kenton.
She was born on December 6, 1950 to the late Ralph and Beulah (Spar) Hays. Janis was previously married to Charles M. Carse, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2009. Also preceding Janis in death is her son, Cpl. Nathan Carse who died on February 8, 2011; and her brother, Bruce Hays.
COLUMBUS – The Ada High School boys soccer team scored late to tie county rival Kenton 1-1 in the “309 Cup” game played at lower.com field, the home of the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer club on Sunday evening, September 21.
The Bulldogs pressed hard in the final minutes and rallied to salvage a draw, then had a chance to win it in the waning moments.
Ada ran its record to 6-3-2 after the hard-fought draw. Kenton is now 7-1-3 with the tie.
“What a great game,” said Ada second-year head coach Aaron Acheson. “It was a competitive, high-energy match.
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Village to install historical marker and mural, will host 2026 grand opening
By Paula Pyzik Scott
On a beautiful Wednesday morning in September, a baseball diamond in Alger, Ohio has a timeless quality. With the sun shining and crickets and birds sounding tranquil notes, you can imagine the generations of ball players who have stirred the dust here.
Ada hosts Kalida on Sept. 27 and entertains Miller City in the regular season finale on October 11
By Cort Reynolds
ADA__Despite a sparkling 9-2-2 record, the Ada High School girls soccer team is not yet assured of a high seed in the tough sectional quarter of their big overall district tournament draw.
Ada plays in the Div. V district bracket, which is split into four groupings. Ada is in section C which includes Putnam County League powers Miller City (6-1-2), Continental (8-0-2) and Columbus Grove (6-1-2). Other teams in section C are always-tough Bluffton (5-6), Kalida (4-4-1), LCC (1-5) and Allen East (1-8-1).
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The Ada Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of September 22-27. For further details and dates, visit www.adalibrary.org/calendar/month.
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CORRECTED ANNOUNCEMENT
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The 39th annual Ada Harvest and Herb Festival included the crowning of the festival queen. Six high school seniors were part of the 2025 royalty court:
The Ada Board of Education met on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The meeting was conducted by Board President Troy. Erickson.
STAFF REPORTS
High School Principal Dan Lee reported that the year had started well. Dr. Lee provided the current records for fall sports. He noted that the Manufacturing classes that were implemented this year have great attendance. In the High School there are 50-60 students enrolled in classes and the middle school will have approximately 60 students over the course of 2 semesters enrolled.
