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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Some 750+ new neighbors moved into Ada this past week. That’s the size of Ohio Northern’s Fall 2025 freshman class, the largest to enroll in the last 10 years. On move-in day, August 20, a small traffic jam at the corner of Main and College was entertained by Polar Bear welcome staff who jumped and hollered with excitement.
You could hear the occasional car horns and shouts from the office of University President Melissa Bauman. While her calendar has a steady flow of speaking engagements and meetings year-round, faculty and staff manage the nearly zero-to-sixty transition from summer to fall semester on campus. Total enrollment at ONU is over 3,000, more than doubling the population. In fact, the State of Ohio officially recognizes that the students are not permanent residents, so that the Village doesn’t have to become a city.
LIMA BATH__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team tied non-league foe Bath 1-1 on Thursday night, August 21.
The Bulldogs ran their record to 2-0-1 with the tie. WBL rival Bath is 0-1-1 after the result.
“It was a gritty performance that builds character,” said Ada second-year head coach Aaron Acheson. “This was a great test for us. The boys played with their heart and truly left it all on the pitch.
“It was great to have Bradyn back out there, overcoming an ankle injury that kept him out of the first two games,” he continued. “Jacob Rush made some great saves for his team.
AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church will be serving it's Community Meal this coming Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00 to 6:30 (or until we run out) at the church on the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada.
This month's menu consist of cheesy sloppy joes, baked beans, fruit, and cookies.
As always you may drive up for curbside service, carry out, or, our favorite, dine in.
This meal is free and opened to the public. We do ask that if you require more than 8 meals that you call 419-792-0911 before noon on Monday so that we can be prepared. We have run out of food the last two months.
AUG 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Sheriff Keith Everhart has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Hardin County Citizens Sheriff's Academy to be conducted consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 16 and running through October 28.
The sessions are planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.
For those who need a reason to look forward to fall: Suter Produce has announced that Saturday, September 13 is opening day for the Corn Maze at 4678 Road R, Pandora, Ohio. The 2025 maze has a creative arts theme that is best appreciated from an aerial view.
ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team scored four second half goals to break a tie and beat defense-minded foe Fort Jennings 5-1 in the home opener at War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, August 20.
The Bulldog girls improved to 3-0 with the decisive non-league victory, while FJ fell to 0-2 with the defeat.
Ada senior Alex Gibson tallied two goals to pace the victors.
