MIDDLE POINT–The Ada High School boys wrestling team competed at the annual Lancer Invitational on Saturday, December 13.
The Bulldog grapplers finished 15th out of 18 teams with 101 points.
Shawnee won the team crown with 300 points, while Van Buren was second (282.5).
Ada senior Silas Riblet won the 126 lbs. title. He recorded three pins to go 3-0 in pool play to advance to the final four. In the semifinals, he won 14-9. In the 126 championship bout, Riblet pinned Robert Tyas of Crestview in 3:14 to clinch the individual weight title.
ADA–The Ada High School boys basketball team handed visiting non-conference foe Lincolnview its first defeat of the season 64-63 in an overtime thriller on Saturday, December 13.
Bulldog senior Zack Zimmerman drilled a clutch three-pointer at the buzzer of regulation to tie it 58-58 and force overtime.
Then, with the Lancers ahead 63-62, Ada junior Carson Conley splashed two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in the extra session to provide the winning margin.
“Great team effort,” said veteran Bulldog head coach Chris Sautter. “We got huge plays from Zack Zimmerman and Carson Conley.
RIDGEWAY–The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team came from behind to edge Hardin County rival Ridgemont 38-37 in a non-conference nailbiter on Saturday, December 13.
After a slow start, Ada rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to outscore the Gophers 28-17 after intermission and win by one.
The Bulldog girls trailed 20-10 at the midway point, but turned the tables with a 17-6 third quarter. Both teams scored 11 points in the tight final stanza.
Ada led 37-36 when freshman Shay Smith was fouled with seven seconds remaining. She converted one of two shots to put the Bulldogs ahead by two.
In November 2025, two students at Jacomet’s Martial Arts, 121 S Main St, Bluffton, became the first Gen Yuan Kempo black belts produced at the school. What makes this even more special is that the two are father and son, Josh and Jason Gillespie.
Thank you to Miss Daniels' 3rd-grade class at Ada Elementary for sharing their letters to Santa. There will be three more installments. Today we have letters from Bryson, Eastlyn, Ellie, Kaniya, Kamden and Madeline.
Dear Santa,
I was wondering what you do in the middle of the night if your reindeer get tired when you are flying? I am very excited for Christmas this year!!!
The Ada Public Library will welcome author A.K. Buckroth on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Diagnosed with diabetes at the age of two, Buckroth has been a long-time advocate of diabetes awareness and research. Through her writing, inspired by her own life experiences and research, she hopes to encourage and educate all readers.
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By Cort Reynolds
ADA–The Ada High School boys basketball team handed visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Riverdale its first loss by a 48-43 count on Friday, December 12.
The Bulldogs jumped to a 12-6 lead after the first quarter and held on to record the big conference victory. Ada hit six straight clutch foul shots in the fourth quarter to keep the Falcons at bay and seal the verdict.
By Ethan Ekstrand, DO
Family Medicine, Carey Medical Center
In today’s digital world, nearly every aspect of healthcare has been transformed by technology. One of the most notable changes is the shift from paper charts to electronic medical records (EMRs). While patients once saw their physician flip through a thick paper chart during a visit, that chart has now been replaced by a secure, digital record. Even though you may not see that familiar chart anymore, rest assured—your physicians and care team have access to your medical information before, during, and after your visit.
***UPDATE*** Santa will be inside the Depot instead of in the caboose.
Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in downtown Ada
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced all participating businesses on Main Street and East Buckeye Ave will have these Merry on Main signs displayed so you know to stop on in!
