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Ada boys basketball seeded 6th 

Bulldogs play at top seed T-Birds in round 1

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School boys basketball team was seeded sixth in their tough Elida Northwest 4 Div. VI sectional drawing Sunday, February 9.

The Bulldogs (13-7) play at top seed Lima Central Catholic (13-6) Friday, February 21 at 7 p.m. Ada also played the Thunderbirds in the first round last year, giving LCC a tough game before they advanced to state.

The Ada/LCC survivor advances to take on the victor between third seed Bluffton (12-7) and fifth seed Wayne Trace (11-8) Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:15 p.m. in the Elida district semifinals.

ONU Center for Student Success reimagined at Heterick Memorial Library

Provided by Ohio Northern University

Ohio Northern University students returning to campus from winter break received a warm welcome to the new home of the Center for Student Success—an expansive, beautifully-renovated space on the second floor of Heterick Memorial Library.

Check out APL events, February 10-15

The Ada Public Library will host the following events and activities, February 10-14. For further details and dates, visit https://adalibrary.org/calendar/

Monday, February 10

Chess Club - 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 11

Tween Time (6th grade) - 6-7 p.m.

Family Storytime - 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12

Tech Assistance - 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Family Storytime - 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Chair Zumba - 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Zumba - 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Apply now for Community Foundation grants and scholarships

Following the organization's quarterly meeting on February 4, the Hardin County Community Foundation announced that it will offer $227,000 in grants and scholarships in spring 2025. 

The grants to non-profit organizations in the county will support programs and projects in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development.

The foundation is accepting applications through February 28. Forms are on the foundation’s website, www.hardinfoundation.org/

The Grants Committee will review applications. Groups and organizations awarded grants will be notified in late April 2025.

Grant funds are generated by earnings on the foundation’s assets. Total assets of the foundation were at $14,031,499 through Dec. 31, 2024. The foundation received $17,975 through its annual fund drive.

APL Bake Off is back

Calling all bakers and chocolate aficionados! The Ada Public Library is hosting its annual Chocolate Bake Off on February 15 at noon. Bring your best dessert that features chocolate as the star of the show! Winners receive a Dietsch's chocolate treat.

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