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Ceremony in Railroad Park recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness

Viva Maria donates 10% to Safe Haven as part of the event
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Safe Haven of Hardin County Domestic Violence Center will have a bush planting in the Ada Railroad Park at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, according to Deb Oestreich, program director.

“The bush will be in memory of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and in honor of those who have survived,” she said.

Board members of the center will attend the ceremony, which is open to the public. The planting is in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is the month of October.

In addition to the bush planting Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta, Ada, will donate 10 percent of all meals served from 5 to 9 p.m. to Safe Haven.

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This Ada business opened in 1893

And, today LIberty National Bank celebrates year number 125
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Ron Zimmerly (left), president and CEO of Liberty National Bank, welcomes Mary Bowden and Charles VanDyne, to the bank’s open house on Wednesday.

LNB has been celebrating its 125 anniversary this week. Mary and Charles are directors emeriti of the bank, both having served many years as directors.

Mary, as a bank director, cut the cake for the bank’s centennial 25 years ago.

Liberty National Bank’s open  house on Wednesday featured an historical display of the bank’s past, a buffet luncheon, and an opportunity for customers and business leaders to gather together.

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“Living Through Loss” Series at Blanchard Valley Hospital

October topic: “Myths & Misconceptions of Grief”
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

The 30th annual “Living Through Loss” educational series by Bridge Home Health and Hospice, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, is currently underway.

Presentations are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, located at 1900 S. Main St., in Findlay. The topic for October is “Myths & Misconceptions of Grief” presented by Jill Gilgenbach, bereavement coordinator at Bridge Home Health and Hospice. The presentation will take place on Monday, Oct. 15.

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Bulldog boys soccer crushes Columbian

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - The Ada boys soccer team whipped visiting Tiffin Columbian Tuesday evening at the park, 9-1.

The Bulldogs improved to 6-5 overall and 3-2 in NCOSA play with the blowout win.

Senior Chris Reyes led the onslaught with three goals and one assist.

Jon Allen contributed two goals and a pair of assists. Isaac Spar dished out three assists while Brendan Sheridan and Skylar Williams doled out one assist apiece.

Jacob Poling, Wes Allen, Jacob Okuly and Nick Kamatali each netted one goal.

Keeper Drew Hadley made three saves in goal.

The Bulldogs visit Liberty-Benton Thursday, October 4.

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Ada spikers cage Bearcats

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

SPENCERVILLE - The visiting Ada volleyball team swept Spencerville Tuesday night in a Northwest Conference mismatch.

The Lady Bulldog spikers snapped a two-match loss skid with the 25-11, 25-16, 25-17 victory. Ada improved to 11-9 overall and 4-2 in the NWC with two league matches left, both at home.

Spencerville fell to 4-11 and 0-5 in the NWC with the defeat.

Sophomore Megan Light knocked down 16 kills and added one block to lead the Ada hitters.

Junior setter Sidney Gossard passed out 35 assists and served  four aces. Senior libero Morgan Swick mustered 11 digs and dealt a pair of aces.

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Annual Bulldog Bowl

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Ada junior running back Ty Miller finds a hole in the annual Bulldog  
Bowl loss at Columbus Grove last Friday night. Miller led Ada in  
rushing vs. Grove.

Photo by Sue Mattson

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