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Junior High girls win invitational, boys place 2nd

April 24 Ada Bulldogs Facebook__Ada's Junior High Track team competed in the Ada JH Invitational with 13 teams on April 24.

1st-3rd Place Finishers:

Grant Smith - 3rd - Boys 200

Boys 4x100 - 1st - West, Arnett, Mosler, Smith

Boys 4x200 - 2nd - Mosler, Dunlap, Hefner, West

Boys 4x400 - 3rd - Buxton, Hefner, Fensler, Dunlap

Cash Hazelton - 2nd - Boys Pole Vault

Tristan Arnett - 3rd - Boys Long Jump

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By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School boys tennis team was defeated by visiting local rival Bluffton 5-0 Monday, April 28 on a hot evening at War Memorial Park courts.

The Pirates improved to 8-2 with the victory, while the Bulldogs fell to 2-3 after the defeat.

“We lost a lot of decisive points, it wasn’t a complete blowout but not ideal,” said Ada head coach Carter Bivens.

Bluffton senior Branson Hilty and Ada senior Nathan Williams played a tough, long three-setter at first singles. Williams won the first set handily 6-2, but Hilty battled back to lead 6-5 in the second set. 

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By William Kose, MD
Vice-President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System

April 24, 2025__Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools in modern medicine to protect newborns and children from serious infectious diseases. Through widespread immunization programs, the global health community has made tremendous strides in reducing and, in some cases, eradicating life-threatening illnesses that once claimed the lives of millions. Immunizing newborns and children safeguards individual health and supports broader public health goals.

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Anabel R. McBride, age 89, of Ada, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on August 14, 1935, in a farmhouse on State Route 81 between Ada and Dola to the late Ralph and Georgia (Fields) Motter. On August 14, 1955, she married her husband, Robert W. McBride, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2009. 

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The next STEAM Day at Ada Public Library is Saturday, May 3 at noon. Join in “Trash to Treasure” to learn about the importance of recycling and take part in fun, family-friendly crafts. Presented by ONU chemistry students Lauren Bieri, Kayly Fetters and Elena Martin.

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Wilma A. Willeke, age 95, of Ada, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on October 9, 1929 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Earl and Imo (Crooks) Boecher. On August 24, 1952 Wilma married Wilbur D. Willeke and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2023.

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