SPENCERVILLE __The visiting Ada High School volleyball team swept host Spencerville and Waynesfield in a non-league triangular match on Saturday, August 23.
The Bulldog girls improved to 3-0 with the sweep as both matches went the full three sets.
Ada defeated Waynesfield Goshen 25-14, 22-25, 25-11.
By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
Donating blood at blood drives is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to the community. It is a simple, generous act that has the power to save lives and make a real difference for patients in need. Every day, hospitals and emergency centers rely on blood donations to treat individuals undergoing surgery, recovering from accidents, battling cancer, or managing chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease. Because blood cannot be manufactured, donors must give it freely. This makes regular blood drives an essential part of the healthcare system and a lifeline for countless patients.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 9th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival today, August 23, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Depot Park. Two live bands, My Cousin Eddie and Trailer Park Ninjias, will set the party atmosphere. Food trucks and a beer tent will provide refreshments. Football themed activities and a Kidszone play area round out the festivities. The traditional Wilson football drop is at 10 p.m.
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By Cort Reynolds
ADA __The Ada High School football team kicked off its 2025 season with a methodically dominant 28-6 win over visiting arch-rival Upper Scioto Valley at War Memorial Stadium on a 75-degree night Friday, August 22.
Ada scored 28 unanswered points behind a fine passing attack to overcome a 6-0 second period deficit, and rolled to victory with a 21-0 second half.
AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__ArtSpace, 65 Town Square, Lima, is excited to introduce its 2nd 'Open Wall' event, offering a unique opportunity for emerging artists to exhibit their work in a professional gallery setting.
Inspired by the brave act of a freelance artist who smuggled his painting into the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, ArtSpace aims to provide a legitimate platform for artists seeking to share their creativity with
the public.
