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An early-morning fog initially caused Ada schools with a two-hour delay. Then at 8:42 a.m. the schools announced that classes were cancelled for the day (Wednesday, Sept. 9). The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts.

There's still time to be counted

According to the latest U.S. Census reporting, the village of Ada’s census response rate to the census is 58 percent, which trails Ohio and the national participation rate.

Ohio’s overall rate is 72 percent and the national participation rate is only 67 percent.

Click here for interactive map.

Students at the Ohio Northern University Child Development Center enjoy letter identification and problem solving. One way to achieve this is to play on the letter volcano walk. It's a self created child initiated game.

Did you know she helped train pilots in WWII?

You probably know Mary Bowden, but did you know she was once a link trainer operator?

And, what’s that? Well, during World War II she operated a simulator that helped train pilots.

There’s a lot more to know about Mary, and here’s another thing: this month, she is in the Vancrest resident spotlight.

Mary is a 1941 graduate of Ada High School. Her favorite food is ham and beans with cornbread. 

She’s a swimmer and was trained to teach swimming. The “crawl,” now called freestyle swimming, was her favorite stroke. 

Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department responded to three fire alarm fire calls – twice on Sept. 7 and once on Sept. 8, according to the Ada police docket.

On Sept. 7 at 9:25 p.m. the department had a call from Taggart Law library. Then, at 11:16 p.m. the department had a call from Hill Hall.

On Sept. 8, the department received a second call to Hill Hall, this one at 11:16 p.m.

Hardin County sheriff logs from Sept. 2 to Sept. 8 are attached.

Ada hosts neighbor Bluffton on Friday

By Cort Reynolds
COLUMBUS GROVE - Host Columbus Grove    rode a potent quick-strike offense to a 52-18 win over Ada in their annual Northwest Conference Bulldog battle Friday night at Clymer Stadium.

CG (2-0, 2-0 NWC East) cruised to a 49-6 halftime lead to pave the way for the one-sided victory. Meanwhile, Ada fell to 0-2 overall and 0-2 in the NWC East with the loss. 

"Grove dominated up front on both sides of the ball," said Ada third-year head coach Shawn Christopher. "They are a very good football team, and I see them as one of the best in the area.

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