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September 22 Glow 5K Run/Walk

UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to storms forecast. It will be rescheduled.

Ohio Northern University will host a Glow 5K Run/Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The route will begin at ONU’s King Horn Sports Center and take participants along the Green Monster trail and the tundra through the middle of campus.

Glow sticks and other items will be provided for this twilight run/walk that seeks to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health services.

Kathleen Gerlach Carothers worked for Hardin Memorial Hospital

Kathleen Gerlach Carothers, age 95, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:38 AM at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born on August 27, 1926 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late T. J. and Myrtle (Wright) Holbrook.  Kathleen married Raymond Gerlach on September 12, 1942 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 1992.  She later married Harold Carothers and he preceded her in death in 2003. 

Ada boys edged by Rams soccer

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada boys soccer team lost 2-1 to Upper Sandusky in the nightcap of a girls/boys varsity North Central Ohio Soccer Association doubleheader Saturday night, September 11.

The Bulldog record fell to 2-3-2 and 0-2 in NCOSA play after the defeat. Meanwhile, US improved to 5-2 (2-0 NCOSA) with the victory. 

The Bulldogs play host to winless WBL foe Van Wert (0-6) Thursday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.

Lady Bulldog kickers fall to Rams

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada girls soccer team lost 7-1 at Upper Sandusky in North Central Ohio Soccer Association action Saturday night, September 11.

The Lady Bulldog record dropped to 2-4-1 overall and 0-2 in NCOSA play with the defeat. US improved to 4-2-1 and 1-1 in NCOSA action after the win.

Ada trailed 5-1 at halftime. Senior Julia Kamatali tallied the lone Lady Bulldog goal. 

"Unfortunately, just too many mistakes from us tonight," said Ada coach A.J. Wahlie. "Conference games are never easy, and we will take what we learned tonight and move forward. 

Blood Drive September 20

The Ada Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St., will host a Red Cross blood drive on September 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Please fill out RAPID PASS prior to your appointment and have your Blood Donor card (or ID) ready to present. Masks are required regarless of vaccination status.

To schedule an appointment, call Mary Hackworth at (419) 604-8569 or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: AdaCommunity.

Cleda Dysert attended Alger Assembly of God Church

Cleda Dysert, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5:30 a.m. at her residence in Garrison, Kentucky.

She was born on April 16, 1925 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Lacy and Mollie Mann. On November 13, 1946 Cleda married Warren E. Dysert, he preceded her in death on November 2, 2005.

Cleda was a homemaker. She attended the Alger Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her two sons: Jack (Rhonda) Dysert of Tampa, FL and Gregory (Rebecca) Dysert of Kenton; two daughters: Judy (Larry) Liles of Pikeville, TN and Kimberly (Kenny) Stanley of Garrison, KY; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

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