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MEDIA RELEASE__The Sheila Coressel for State Representative - Ohio 83rd Cups & Conversation Tour is heading to Ada for its fourth stop on a five-stop tour across the district. 

Coressel invites area residents to join her Saturday, October 10, from 10-11:00 a.m. at Starbucks, 534 S. Main St. Grab a coffee and have a conversation with the candidate.

“Cups & Conversation is about making time to listen,” said Coressel. “I want to hear directly from the people I hope to represent. I want to hear about what’s working, what isn’t and what you want to see from
your next state representative."

The informal coffee meet-up is open to everyone.

By Cort Reynolds

NORTHWOOD__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team ended a six-game road swing on a high note by beating new North Central Ohio Soccer Association member Northwood 6-1 on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The Bulldogs improved to 7-6-1 overall and finished 2-4 in the rugged NCOSA after the road win. Miller City leads the league at 4-0.

Northwood fell to 4-10-1 and 1-3 in the NCOSA after the home loss. 

Ada led 4-1 at halftime and was never seriously threatened. Senior speedster Andrew Allen pumped in four goals to pace the onslaught.

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Aftan Dewese

KALIDA__The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team rode a big second half to defeat Kalida 5-1 in a non-league match on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The Bulldog girls improved to 11-1-2 with the road victory. Kalida fell to 3-5-4 with the home defeat.

Ada clung to a 2-1 halftime lead. But junior Emily Shanks scored two goals and made an assist in the second half to spearhead the victory.

FROM FACEBOOK—Please be advised that Hancock Public Health has confirmed one (1) measles case in Findlay, Ohio, with exposure in several locations. The individual was at multiple locations in Findlay while infectious during the days and times listed below.

Anyone who was at the following locations during these times may have been exposed to measles:

• NWO Urgent Care on September 29, 2026 between 2:30-5:30 p.m.

• Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department on September 29, 2026 between 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Juniors & Seniors will be in Purple and Sophomores & Freshmen will be in White

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Bulldogs 2026 Powder Puff Game is Sunday, Oct. 4. Come cheer on Ada students for a fun night at the War Memorial Stadium!

Sunday, October 4
Game Time: 6:00 p.m.
Stadium Opens: 5:15 p.m.

Tickets:
• Players: $2
• Spectators: $5

Bake sale items will also be available.

The 2026 Powder Puff Game is brought to you by the Class of 2028. All proceeds will go toward this year's prom.

High-scoring game includes 10 ties

By Cort Reynolds

BLOOMDALE__The visiting Ada High School football team beat Elmwood 64-53 in a seesaw Blanchard Valley Conference shootout on Friday, Oct. 2.

Ada led 42-41 after the third period, then pulled away late with a 22-12 finishing kick to win by 11.

Bulldog senior quarterback Blake Zoladz threw three touchdown passes and ran for three more TDs. He accounted for 437 yards in total offense.

The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in BVC play with the back-and-forth win that helped solidify their playoff chances with three games left in the regular season.

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