ADA - Ada put on a big second half run and Owen Conley netted a career-high in points to lead the Bulldogs over visiting local foe Cory-Rawson 57-51 Wednesday night in a non-league boys basketball tilt.
The Bulldogs trailed 31-26 in the third period before going on a decisive 26-4 flurry to seize control of the game, 50-37. Conley poured in 31 points, including 20 in the first half and seven in the fourth period, to pace Ada to victory.
"We rode Owen pretty hard in the first half," noted first-year Ada head coach Dre White. "He is capable of doing that, and we have been begging him to get in the low post to score, too."
Terry D. Castle, 56, died on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at 6:32 p.m. at his residence in Ada.
He was born on March 17, 1960, in Kenton, Ohio, to Franzel and Virgie (Prater) Castle who preceded him in death.
On Jan. 21, 1982, he married Barbara E. Chalfin and she died on March 27, 2015. Terry retired after working 17 years as a welder at Golden Giant of Kenton. He then worked construction for 10 years. Terry enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
By Monty Siekerman
Church services in Ada and Alger have different schedules this weekend since Christmas falls on a Sunday. Several churches will have Christmas Eve services on Saturday. Some churches have modified their usual Sunday schedule, perhaps not having Sunday School (when children may be opening presents) or cancelling an evening service. Dress in some cases is more casual.
Here's what's happening at several Ada and Alger churches.
Brittany Schrader puts the finishing touches on the holiday window display at, where else, McDonald's. She created and made the display herself from cardboard and paint. She used tinsel to make the trees. Brittany had the opportunity to take five art courses in high school, so she did. Painting on canvas is her favorite type of art. After graduating from Delphos St. John's HS last year, she took art courses in Toledo. Currently, she serves customers at McDonald's in Ada where her original artwork brings smiles to those who eat there. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Former Ohio Northern All-American Jason Trusnik signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints for the final three games of the regular season.
Trusnik, a 10-year veteran of the NFL, has played in 118 games with 25 starts for the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings prior to the New Orleans Saints.
He was active in the Saints' 48-41 win at the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 18 and is expected to be active for New Orleans' final two games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons.
The Christmas Eve service at the Ada Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Main, will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Those present will read Scriptures about the birth of Jesus and sing carols.
