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Riblet, Dunlap win individual titles

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School wrestling team finished ninth at its own annual 20-team invitational tournament on Saturday, February 7.

Ada senior Sila Riblet captured the 126 lbs. tournament title, while Bulldog freshman Carter Dunlap won the 106 lbs. crown.

Van Buren won the team crown with 160.5 points. Spencerville came in second (142), while Ada and Riverdale tied for a respectable ninth-place finish with 82 points.

Saturday, February 21 from 12-2:oo p.m. at the Kenton Elks Lodge

MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Democratic candidates will speak directly with the voters and discuss their campaigns for office during a February 21 event hosted by the Hardin County Democratic Party.

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / Senior Night celebrated for all Bulldog winter sports

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys basketball team raced to a big early lead and defeated visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Pandora-Gilboa 56-37 on Senior Night Friday night, February 6.

The Bulldogs shut out P-G 13-0 in the first quarter to set the tone. Ada then poured in 23 second-period points to build an insurmountable 36-9 halftime lead.

Ada High School celebrated Senior Night for winter sports 2025-2026 on Saturday, February 6 at the boys basketball game vs. Pandora-Gilboa.  

By George Abate, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, is one of the most common procedures performed in gynecology. It may be recommended for a variety of reasons, including uterine fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, chronic pelvic pain or gynecologic cancers. While traditional open surgery has long been the standard approach, advances in technology have introduced less invasive methods, with robotic-assisted surgery emerging as a preferred option for many patients and providers.

Village officials commend safety services and resident response

By Alec Keller

The Ada Village Council met in session on Tuesday, February 3rd. All council members were present with Mayor David Retterer conducting the meeting. The meeting packet is HERE.

During the mayor’s comments, Retterer recognized firefighters and those involved Tuesday night for their response to extinguish a downtown fire on Main Street on Monday evening. Retterer said the 10 crews were well-trained and dedicated.

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