STAY TUNED for coverage of the AHS Alumni Association Hall of Honors induction of Mike Lenhart and David Lusk, which included a reception and presentation at the basketball game.
By Cort Reynolds
ADA __The Ada High School boys basketball team rode a big second period to drub visiting non-conference foe Delphos Jefferson 68-44 on Saturday, January 3.
Ada trailed 15-13 after the first period. But the Bulldogs poured in 27 second-quarter points to forge ahead 40-27 at halftime, and were never threatened thereafter.
NORTH BALTIMORE__The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team upset once-beaten non-league foe North Baltimore convincingly, 57-37, on Saturday, January 3.
The Bulldog girls pulled away from a 10-10 first-period tie to grab a 26-20 lead at intermission they would not relinquish.
An 18-point third quarter extended the margin to 44-30 going into the final stanza. Ada won the fourth period 13-7 to win going away by 20.
The following eleven land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in December 2025 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.
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218 N MAIN ST 12/9/2025 – $150,000 – Other Retail Structure – From Tanya Lau & Chi Yong Chen to Zhimin Yang
MEDIA RELEASE—Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen health care across Ohio's rural communities.
The January meeting of the Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters is Monday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Senior Center.
The program will be "Show & Share." Participants are invited to bring along three of their favorite quilting tools and/or quilting tips to share and explain. Maybe you use something that is not even intended to be used for quilting. Also, bring your "Show & Tell" items.
ARCADIA__The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team succumbed to a big second half charge in a 67-55 loss at Blanchard Valley Conference foe Arcadia on Friday, January 2.
Ada trailed 15-10 after the first period as Redskin senior guard Isaac Stoner scored 10 early points. But the Bulldogs rallied behind a 19-12 second quarter to grab a 29-27 edge at halftime.
However, the Redskins outscored the Bulldogs 40-26 in the second half to win by 12. Arcadia changed the momentum with an 18-10 third quarter to surge in front 45-39 heading to the fourth stanza.
By Courtney M. Ferguson, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Fostoria Primary Care
As the new year offers a symbolic clean slate, many will find themselves setting New Year’s resolutions. A common goal that people set for the new year is to lose weight, but this is not the only way to improve health and wellness. Below, we explore ideas for resolutions, aside from diet and exercise.
I challenge you to set boundaries with your screen time. Setting daily limits for your personal electronic use will free up time in the day for you to focus on other tasks or spend some time practicing self-care. Excessive social media exposure can lead to unrealistic expectations, contribute to unproductive time during the day, and interrupt sleep patterns. Rather than scrolling on your phone in the evening, create a calming bedtime routine and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
Mike Lenhart and David Lusk to be honored (biographies below)
FROM ADABULLDOGS.ORG__Ada Exempted Village Schools is proud to announce the 2026 Ada High School Hall of Honor Reception, celebrating excellence, service, and Bulldog pride. This year’s reception will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Ada Schools’ Cafeteria. Following the reception, we invite everyone to cheer on the Bulldogs as the Boys Basketball team takes on Delphos. The community is warmly invited to attend and help recognize the outstanding achievements of this year’s honorees.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Board of Commissioners has approved a new shared leadership model for Hardin County Job and Family Services (HCJFS), partnering with Auglaize County Job and Family Services to provide experienced, stable executive leadership for the agency. Under this agreement, Julie Gossard, current Director of Auglaize County Job and Family Services, will also serve as Director for Hardin County Job and Family Services effective January 1, 2026. Julie will remain a full-time employee of Auglaize County, while Hardin County fills a full-time Social Services Administrator/Assistant Director position to provide on-site daily leadership and operational oversight.
