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The following results are from February 13-19 of the Ohio Northern University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.ONUSports.com:

FEBRUARY 13

Street condition survey reviewed

By Alec Keller

The Ada Council held a regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday, February 17 with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. No ordinances or resolutions were on the agenda. The meeting packet is HERE.

PUBLIC COMMENT
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Ada Resident Doyle Long relayed concerns about traffic safety. One concern was the need for more designated crosswalks, especially at intersections and near the Ohio Northern University campus.

MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran, located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada, will again attempt to start up their community meals, weather permitting, on Wednesday, February 25, from 5:00 to 6:30, or whenever we run out. 

The meal is free and open to the public.  This month's menu consist of ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, fruit, and a cookie. 

You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service. If you require more than 8 meals per vehicle or carry out, please call 419-792-0911 by noon on Monday.

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

HARROD__The Ada High School girls basketball team battled backyard rival Allen East to the wire in Div. VI Northwest 5 sectional final play before losing 41-38 on Thursday, February 19 in Harrod.

AE took control of a close game at halftime behind a 13-6 third quarter where the Mustangs nailed three consecutive trifectas. After falling behind by 12 points in the fourth period, the Bulldogs rallied late but came up just short.

AKRON__Senior Selby Wilt (Findlay) won the 50-yard free title to lead the Ohio Northern men's swimming and diving team on the second day at the 2026 Ohio Athletic Conference Championships on Thursday.

OAC Championships Page |

The Basics

FROM FACEBOOK__The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) will be offering Point of Care Testing at the library next Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Stop by before bingo night and take advantage of these free heath services!

Services offered include blood pressure checks, blood glucose screenings, and immunizations. You can also bring your medications if you have any questions.

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