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Riverdale spurts past Ada girls in fourth quarter

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Visiting Riverdale High School girls basketball team broke open a tie game with a 12-0 run to start the fourth period and went on to beat the Ada team 53-41 in a non-conference game Tuesday night, December 8.

Tied 33-33 after three quarters of play, the more experienced Lady Falcons outscored Ada 20-8 in the decisive fourth period to win going away. 

The Lady Bulldogs are 2-4 with the defeat. The Falcon girls improved to 3-4 with the victory.

"We crumbled after it was 33-33," said Ada head coach Morgan Bass. "Riverdale wanted it more, they were tougher in that moment. They had five seniors on the floor."

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Artistic encouragement

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Ada Schools nurse's clinic has a new mural thanks to senior Shaina Phillips. PHOTO Ada Bulldogs Facebook.

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Ada receives $218K water infrastructure grant

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 8, 2021

On December 7, the third round of Ohio BUILDS Water Infrastructure Grant Projects were announced including:

Ada (Hardin County) will receive a $ 218,250 grant to cover the planning and engineering design for a project that will implement necessary improvements needed at the drinking water plant to comply with EPA guidelines and recommendations and OSHA standards due to undersized, failing, or obsolete equipment. This project will benefit 5,544 people.

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Gregory Lee Young worked for Ford Motor

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Gregory Lee Young, age 68, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on October 31, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to the late Perry and Donna (Corbet) Young, Jr.  On July 14, 1973, Gregory married Trudi A. Meeker and she survives in Harrod.

Also surviving are his three children: Nathan (Stacey) Young of Harrod, Gabe (Sheena) Young of Lima and Lydia (Larry) Nickles of Harrod; seven grandchildren: Alyssa (Brent), Gracie (Gavin), Carter, Jac, Aubrey, Ethan and Aaliyah; and a sister-in-law, Lisa Young of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers: Stephen and Kevin Young.

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Bulldog swimmers fare well in opener

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The Ada swim team dove into its season with three wins in a five-team meet at the Putnam County YMCA Monday night, December 6.

Ada beat three teams in combined boys/girls dual meet scores. They defeated St. Henry 82-50, McComb 92-8 and Cory-Rawson 90-8. Bluffton defeated the Bulldogs, 100-47.

In boys results, Ada defeated Cory 42-0 and McComb 39-8. The Bulldog boys also beat St. Henry, 38-18. Bluffton defeated the Ada boys, 53-21.

In girls team scores, Ada defeated St. Henry 44-32, McComb 53-0 and C-R 48-8. The Bluffton girls beat the Lady Bulldogs, 47-26.

Team and individual results are attached.

Ada girls winners

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Tommy Lee Dunson worked for Associated Plastics

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Tommy Lee Dunson, age 45, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on September 4, 1976, in Lima, Ohio to Gary E. Dunson Jr. and Zora Ann Bailey.  His father and mother preceded him in death and his stepfather, Paul Bailey survives in Alger.

He is also survived by his two sons: Braylon Dunson of Alger and Jace Dunson of Kenton; three brothers: Benjamin (Jennifer) Bailey of Alger, Jonathan Bailey of Alger and Ralphie (Brittney) Bailey of St. Marys; special friend, Jessica Donnal of McGuffey; and several nieces and nephews.

Tommy worked for Associated Plastics, Ada.

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