Ada Friends is open to Ada Students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
"The registration deadline has past, but we has several unmatched college students excited to become Bigs so we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis," said Kara Dilts of Friends.
Registration was sent to Ada Schools in a paper packet format. The organization's Our kick-off party is Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Chapel at Ohio Northern University from 4:30-6 p.m. This will be the first time the new Bigs and Littles will meet.
The Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon have teamed up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Now is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.
“I knew the risks. All part of being on the quiz bowl team. Not everyone makes it back alive.”
― Brian Katcher, The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak
Amelia Alexander, 13, grade 8 Ada Schools, lifelong Ada resident
"The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak," by Brian Katcher is Amelia Alexander’s favorite book.
The Ada Music Boosters will hold a craft show Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Ada High School gym.
The show is open to the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $3. For booth information, contact Lori Poling at [email protected]. Potential crafters may also open the printer-friendly booth application form at the bottom of the story.
Booth reservations are due by Monday, Oct. 1. A single booth is $35.
Carie Dotson is the Ada Junior Civic League 50-50 Harvest & Herb ticket winner. The annual fresh pecan sale is underway currently. Contact Jamie Wills at 419-236-4254 if interested in ordering. The club thanks the community for its continued support.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — Juniors Chelsea Huppert and McKenna Jordan combined for 31 kills to lead No. 16-ranked Ohio Northern to a 25-23, 19-25, 25-20, 25-15 volleyball victory at John Carroll on Tuesday night at the DeCarlo Center.
The Polar Bears (11-3 overall) have now won their Ohio Athletic Conference opener for an impressive 25th consecutive season.
The Ohio Northern women's soccer team completed the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 2-0 victory over Wittenberg at Kerscher Stadium on Tuesday night.
The Polar Bears have won six straight matches, improving to 6-2-0 on the season. The Tigers fall to 2-5-2.
Sophomore Jenna Fuller (Countryside, Ill./Lyons Township) netted two goals to lead the Polar Bears. She has now scored in five consecutive matches, with eight goals in that span.
Junior goalie Meagan Grierson (Miamisburg) saved the lone Wittenberg shot on goal to earn her 26th career shutout.
