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Pickup is on June 9 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.

FROM FACEBOOK__Beatitudes Community Center, 210 N. Main St., has announced that its Hardin County Kids Summer Lunch Program is now accepting participants, with signups available by phone at 419-788-9459 or in person at the center.

Pickup will be on one date: June 9.

 

FROM FACEBOOK__[On April 15] we recognize our third and final 2026 Silver Beaver recipient, Don Spar of Great Oaks District, Scouting America.

For over 21 years, Don has been a dedicated direct-contact leader—and continues to serve even after his children have completed their Scouting journey. Always willing to step up, Don regularly volunteers for events, assists with planning, and ensures his Scouts never miss opportunities to serve their community—even when it means adjusting his own schedule.

FROM FACEBOOK__The Hardin County Ambassadors are hitting the road for Ohio Reads Together, visiting libraries across the county to read with children and spark a love for books. Bring the kids, enjoy a story, and be part of something meaningful in Hardin County! Ada Library on May 1 at 3:30 pm, May 5 at 6:00 pm, May 7 at 6:00 pm, May 19 at 6:00 pm.

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By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School baseball team suffered one bad inning and lost 6-4 to visiting non-conference rival Delphos Jefferson on Tuesday, April 28.

The Wildcats scored five runs in the top of the third inning to break a scoreless tie. 

The Bulldogs crept back into contention with single runs in the fourth and fifth frames. DJ tacked on an insurance run in the sixth to lead 6-2.

Ada plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but their rally fell short.

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School softball team rallied from a shaky start to soundly defeat visiting Delphos Jefferson 11-4 in their non-conference contest on Tuesday, April 28.

The Bulldogs fell behind 4-0 after Wildcat Claire Brinkman launched a three-run homer in the top of the first inning.

But Ada fought right back with four runs in the home half of the first to tie it up.

By Cort Reynolds

BLOOMDALE__The Ada track and field teams competed at a three-team Blanchard Valley Conference meet hosted by Elmwood on Tuesday, April 28.

The Bulldog boys finished second, 21 points behind Arlington, with 63 points. Elmwood tallied 28.

The host Royals won the girls meet with 71 points, followed by Arlington (55) and Ada (45).

BOYS RESULTS

Ada senior speedster Kayleb Hickman won the 400-meter run in 56.41.

He also took second in the 100-meter dash (11.74) and was also second in the 200 meters (23.7).

Bulldog sophomore Rhett Ulrey won the 800 meters in 2:20.1.

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