MAY 5 MEDIA RELEASE__With the help of fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters, Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County is collecting unofficial township rainfall data for the thirty-third consecutive year.
The 2025 growing season has begun, and we have certainly seen a fair amount of rain already. We saw most of the rain early on soak right in, but recent rains have left standing water. Farmers are becoming more and more active in fields as well as horticulturalist and gardeners. As planting season continues to ramp up, please remember to be patient on roadways and remember to share the road so everyone can return home safely to their families.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / Click to enlarge and view at your own pace
By Paula Pyzik Scott
On Saturday, May 3, sophomore, juniors and seniors from Ada High School vied for individual and class honors in the 118th Interclass Competition. While I am a relative newcomer to the event, I think I can safely say this isn’t your grandparents’ Interclass. Thematic and technological updates helped make the evening an entertaining look--both sweet and spicy--into the minds of Ada students.
The Ada Public Library calendar has been announced for May 2025 HERE. Special events and repeating programs are listed below.
May 13 Adult Book Group, 7-8:00 p.m.
May 15 A Beginners Guide to Homeschooling, 6-7:00 p.m.
May 20 Library Board Meeting, 8-9:00 a.m.
May 20 Bingo with Officer Penny, 7-8:00 p.m.
May 31 Summer Reading program kickoff, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
MONDAYS
Chess Club (May 5 and 12), 3:30-4:30 p.m.
TUESDAYS
Tween Time (6th grade), 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Family Storytime (May 6 and 13), 6:00-7:00 p.m.
The Ada High School girls softball team was seeded first at the seven-team Div. VI Northwest 3 sectional drawing on Sunday, May 4.
The Bulldog girls (16-3) received a first round bye and will play the winner between seventh seed Perry (0-13) and sixth seed Columbus Grove (3-12) Tuesday, May 20 at 4 p.m. at Bath. Admission cost is eight dollars.
The higher seeds will host the sectionals Tuesday, May 13. The district semifinals are scheduled for Bath May 20, with the district finals also at Bath May 22.
Van Buren (10-6) was seeded second, and Riverdale (10-8) was third.
MAY 4 MEDIA RELEASE__The Independent Women's Flag Football Association will hold its second women's flag football tournament on Saturday May 10 at Dial Roberson Stadium on the Ohio Northern University campus.
IWFFA president Diane Beruldsen reports that 4 teams will play this year, including teams from Key West and Columbus.
There will also be room for Loose Women - those women who wish to play, but do not have a team. If you want to play, contact Beruldsen at [email protected] or call her at (305) 896-8678.
