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Under the direction of Dr. Charles Bates, the ONU Symphonic Band presents Symphonic Metamorphosis at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. The concert is at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. With almost 60 instrumentalists, the ensemble will be joined by guest vocalist Sophia Fields for the performance of Billie Eilish’s Grammy and Academy Award-Winning song "What Was I Made For?" / PHOTO Ohio Northern

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The Ada Exempted Village Schools have announced the third quarter honor roll for 2023-2024. The list is composed of students in grades 4-12. 

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KENTON__The United Way of Hardin County 2024 Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 20, from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Varsity Venue.

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Chamber member reminder: Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20, for the monthly Membership Meeting at the Ada Public Library at 8:00 a.m.

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The Ada varsity tennis team, from left, front row: Rey Hurley, Lawson Klingler, Amelia Young, Steven Fisher.

Row 2: Josh Thaxton, Luke Archer, Jesse Okuly, Justin Bowden, Nathan Williams. 

Back: Head coach Morgan Bass, Brandon Prater, Mohamad Khalil, Sam Crawford. 

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys tennis team starts a new season under first-year head coach Morgan Bass this spring with an inexperienced roster.

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KENTON__Kennedy Jones, a Junior at Ada High School, took second place in her class in girls competition at the 36th Annual Bill McClain State Powerlifting event. 

Competing among the best in Divisions 5, 6, and 7 at Kenton High School on Saturday, March 16, Jones secured second place in her class with:

Squat: 330 lbs

Deadlift: 305 lbs

Bench Press: 165 lbs

These scores culminated in a total lift of 800 lbs, for a 60 lb increase from her regional performance. Notably, Jones’ bench press of 165 lbs contributed to her second-place finish and set a new state record, surpassing the prior record held by Bianca Phongphiou of Montpelier High School.

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