May 2026

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By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The visiting Ada High School baseball team surrendered two runs just one out from victory and lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at non-conference foe Fort Jennings on Wednesday, May 6.

The Bulldogs tallied two runs in the top of the sixth inning to forge ahead, 4-3. 

But Fort Jennings won it in walk-off fashion with two outs in the bottom of the seventh when first baseman Evan Ellerbrock punched a two-run single to an open spot in the defense. 

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By Jakob Demmitt, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

On October 13, 1978, the rock band Queen released the song Bicycle Race. The song was inspired and written by Freddie Mercury as he watched the 18th stage of the 1978 Tour de France when the riders passed the Montreux studio where the band was recording their album Jazz. The song has the iconic lyrics, “I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.” Many commercials have used the song to promote products, including TurboTax® during the 2026 tax season. The song was used in 2017 to promote the Tour de France. 

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MEDIA RELEASE__Upper Scioto Valley defeated Waynesfield-Goshen 13-3 Wednesday night in Northwest Central Conference baseball action. The game was originally scheduled for Tuesday.

May 6, 2026

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
W-G 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 4
USV 6 0 2 2 3 13 12 2

WP: Jesse Prater (2-4) LP: T. Thompson.
Top Pitchers
W-G USV
T. Thompson 4 IP, 10 H, 8 ER, 3 K, 5 BB Prater 5 IP, 1 H, 3 ER, 7 K, 6 BB
R. Waitman 1⁄3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 K, 2 BB

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MAY 6 MEDIA RELEASE__On May 5, 2026 at approximately 1:55 P.M., officers were dispatched to the campus of Ohio Northern University following a reported bomb threat that was made to their campus via phone.

In a coordinated effort between university administrative staff, ONU Public Safety, and multiple area law enforcement agencies, the entire campus was evacuated and cleared as a precautionary measure. 

Following a thorough sweep of the grounds and facilities, the campus was deemed safe and officially reopened at 5:41 p.m.

The safety of our community remains our highest priority.

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Jan Elaine Williams, age 81, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System with her family by her side.

Jan was born on March 5, 1945, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Robert Chester and M. Imogene (Weaver) Long. On October 30, 1993, Jan married Glen Williams. She was previously married to Barney Wilson.

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By Kara Hampton
Mother of an ONU senior who will genuinely miss spending time in Ada after she graduates next weekend

My daughter is an ONU student, and hence a 4-year member of your community. You have welcomed her into your churches, schools (she works with the Polar Buddies program), grocery store, restaurants and more.

Yesterday, you took care of her and the entire ONU community when someone played havoc with their sense of peace and security by sending a bomb threat.

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On Tuesday, May 5, the Village of Ada Council met for a regular session with Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. Discussions and business conducted included:

  • Police Chief commended law enforcement agencies on ONU bomb threat response
  • Village Administrator Amanda Sears presented her letter of resignation
  • Resident Kevin Wagner objected to the handling of a trespass notice and questioned four minimum water bills for a former council member

The council packet is on the Village of Ada website. No legislative action was taken during the meeting.

ADA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Alec Cooper reported on department activities earlier in the day, when a bomb threat was made to Ohio Northern University. He was proud of the work done by multiple agencies in evacuating and searching the campus. He noted that with the smaller size of the Hardin County population, “We don’t have a ton of cops, but at the same time, when something needs done, we get it done.”

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Linda S. Mason, age 78, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her son’s home with her family by her side.

Linda was born on December 4, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, to Frank and Virginia (Duff) Harvath.

Linda is survived by her son, Wayne “JR” (Linda) Mason, Jr. of Ada; five grandchildren: Breana Mason, Mercedes Mason, Canyon Mason, Brooke Walter and Abby (Nathan) Luchini; seven great grandchildren; and two sisters: Debbie (Sid) Kunz and Susie Pelley, all of Wheeling, WV.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Brandon Mason, brother, Johnny Harvath and two sisters: Shirley McConaughey and Sondra Harvath.

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Campus evacuated on May 5, academic buildings will open Wednesday morning

UPDATE FROM OHIO NORTHERN FACEBOOK, MAY 5 AT  5:41 P.M.__All Clear issed following bomb threat.

All ONU buildings have been searched and cleared by law enforcement. Students may return to residence halls and other campus housing.

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Jacqueline A. Buck, age 97, of Ada, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 28, 1929 in New Rockford, North Dakota to the late Henry and Marion (Neustaedter) Allmaras. Jacqueline married Walter Buck and he preceded her in death in June of 2018.

Jacqueline is survived by her three children: Carol (David) Willman of Almont, ND, James Buck of San Diego, CA and Diane (Wayne) Kordonowy of Ada; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death is her son, Richard Buck.

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