Ada's latest news

  • /

Tip line newly staffed by trained crisis response professionals

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced several enhancements to the state's free Safer Ohio School Tip Line (1-844-SAFEROH) that will make it easier for Ohioans to report school safety concerns. 

In addition to calling and texting the tip line, Ohioans anywhere in the state can now report school safety information through a new smartphone app and online web form.

"Not everyone wants to make a phone call or send a text--some are more likely to report concerns by sending a message through an app or website," said Governor DeWine. "We're making these upgrades so that it's as simple as possible for all Ohioans to quickly and anonymously report any potential school safety threats in a manner that makes them comfortable."

The new Safer Ohio School Tip Line smartphone app, available both on iOS and Android devices, and the online web form include pre-populated prompts to help users quickly upload information.

  • /

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team played yet another tie after a 2-2 draw with visiting Northwest Conference foe Spencerville on an unseasonably warm Monday evening, October 2.

The Bulldog records are now 2-5-6 overall and 0-3-1 in NWC play.

The Bearcats are now 3-4-1 overall and 0-2-1 in NWC action.

  • /

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with visiting Spencerville in a Northwest Conference match Monday night, October 2.

Bulldog senior Ella Marshall tallied the Ada goal to extend her program career record to 48. She also has scored a Bulldog record 19 goals this season. 

  • /

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School volleyball team had to rally late in each set but they ultimately swept arch-rival Upper Scioto Valley in a tough match on “Dig for a Cure Night” at the Ada Schools on Monday, October 2.

The Bulldogs improved to 11-8 overall with the 25-19, 25-17, 27-25 non-conference victory. 

The Rams dropped to 4-8 after the hard-luck loss.

  • /

Polar Bear Swim School at Ohio Northern University is now accepting registration for Spring 2024. Lessons are available for swimmers from the ages of 4-12. Classes take place at King Horn Natatorium, ONU Sports Center, 609 W Lincoln Ave. 

The ONU Swimming and Diving Team will be teaching children to swim by working on water familiarity, water skills and safety, stroke development and technique work. In order to register, please use the following link:

DATES
March 24, 2024, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

TIMES
Session 1: 5:30-6:15 p.m.; Session 2: 6:45-7:30 p.m.

COST
$65 for 5, 45 minute lessons

A Parent and Polar Cub Swim School is also being introduced. This is a unique opportunity for parents and children to work together in the water to learn some swimming and water safety basics in a fun and relaxed environment.

  • /

This is the second installment in a series by Icon columnist Bill Herr, who previously wrote about local sports history.

By Bill Herr
Icon columnist

Pages