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The Ada Public Library calendar has been announced for May 2025 HERE. Special events and repeating programs are listed below.

May 13 Adult Book Group, 7-8:00 p.m.
May 15 A Beginners Guide to Homeschooling, 6-7:00 p.m.
May 20 Library Board Meeting, 8-9:00 a.m.
May 20 Bingo with Officer Penny, 7-8:00 p.m.
May 31 Summer Reading program kickoff, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

MONDAYS
Chess Club (May 5 and 12), 3:30-4:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS
Tween Time (6th grade), 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Family Storytime (May 6 and 13), 6:00-7:00 p.m.

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls softball team was seeded first at the seven-team Div. VI Northwest 3 sectional drawing on Sunday, May 4.

The Bulldog girls (16-3) received a first round bye and will play the winner between seventh seed Perry (0-13) and sixth seed Columbus Grove (3-12) Tuesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. at Bath. Admission cost is eight dollars.

The higher seeds will host the sectionals Tuesday, May 13. The district semifinals are scheduled for Bath May 20, with the district finals also at Bath May 22.

Van Buren (10-6) was seeded second, and Riverdale (10-8) was third.

MAY 4 MEDIA RELEASE__The Independent Women's Flag Football Association will hold its second women's flag football tournament on Saturday May 10 at Dial Roberson Stadium on the Ohio Northern University campus.

IWFFA president Diane Beruldsen reports that 4 teams will play this year, including teams from Key West and Columbus.

There will also be room for Loose Women - those women who wish to play, but do not have a team. If you want to play, contact Beruldsen at [email protected] or call her at (305) 896-8678.

Tuesday, May 6 is a Primary/Special Election Day. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find Hardin County ballots and polling places at https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/hardin/ballotlist.aspx/ 

Ada program graduates are Chloe Hunsicker, Taliana Parker, Blake Zoladz and Jacob Rush

MAY 1 MEDIA RELEASE, KENTON__The 2024-2025 Student Leaders United class will graduate on May 14 at Mid-Ohio Energy. This talented group of high school sophomores from across the county will be recognized for participating in this program. The event, sponsored by Quest FCU and Midwest BBQ, will include school leadership, program volunteers, and family members.

MAY 2 MEDIA RELEASE__Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, in partnership with CASA, Crime Victim Services, Perry Local Schools and the Ohio Department of Youth Services, is  proud to announce a Mental Health Awareness Symposium on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Perry  Local Schools, 2770 E Breese Rd, Lima, Ohio. 

This free and powerful event will feature keynote speaker Seth Gehle, a Lima native whose story of trauma, resiliency and healing has inspired audiences nationwide. 

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