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The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hardin County during the week of August 28. All outlined work is weather permitting.

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Ada visits Buckeye Central for the first time on September 1

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School football team battled but lost a tough 40-27 bout at Blanchard Valley Conference foe Riverdale Friday night in their first road game of the season at Mount Blanchard.

Ada, which is slated to join the BVC next fall, dropped to 1-1 with the non-league defeat. The Falcons improved to 2-0 after the win.

CONTINUES WITH PHOTOS by Teri Salyer
Ada's 1-2 punch of Levi Green (18) and Jalee Bolden (22) combined to
rush for 290 yards in the 40-27 Ada loss at Riverdale.

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The Apollo Career Center board of education will meet at 7:00 p.m.on Monday, August 28 with the attached agenda.

Items on the agenda include:

A public hearing on the rehire of Keith Horner, retiring superintendent

Hiring Robin VanBuskirk as part-time curriculum/teacher support

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The 2023 Farm Science Review is right around the corner. This year’s show will take place September 19-21 at the Molly Caren Ag Center located at 135 State Route 38 NE, London, OH 45140. 

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now at Ohio State University Extension offices and online at go.osu.edu/fsrallen2023. Tickets are $10 until Monday, September 18 and $15 at the gate. Children 5 and under are admitted free. 

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By Paula Scott

The Ada Schools Board of Education met on Thursday, August 17 with members Ron Fleming, Matt Gossman, Ted Griffith and Amy Mullins in attendance. Steve Ramey was absent. The meeting packet is attached HERE.

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Joseph F. Campoli, age 80, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 25, 2023.

He was born on January 30, 1943, in Nyack, New York to the late Girolamo and Angelina (Gatti) Campoli. On August 26, 1967, Joe married Margaret Cordeaux, she preceded him in death on January 25, 2010.

Joe is survived by his children: Joseph N. Campoli of Bradenton, FL, and Andrea Campoli of Ada; three grandchildren: Corbin (Taylor Kemmere) Crouse, Kyle Crouse and Jaden Crouse; a great granddaughter, Eva; and a sister, Marie Stone of Barnegat Light, NJ. 

He was preceded in death by his two brothers: Nick Campoli and Anthony Campoli. 

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