PANDORA__The visiting Ada High School football team hung close early but lost 44-20 to Pandora-Gilboa in the Blanchard Valley Conference and regular season finale on Friday, Oct. 23.
The game was tied 14-14 early in the second period when P-G ran off 21 unanswered points to take command by halftime.
By Jennifer Campbell, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Physicans Plus Urgent Care
As the autumn leaves change, enter the season of increased viral transmission—influenza season. Influenza, or the flu, is a viral respiratory infection that triggers seasonal epidemics throughout the fall and winter. The flu is a common illness, but that doesn’t mean that it is safe. Prepare for this flu season by taking preventative measures, staying aware of the symptoms, and learning what to do if you do get sick.
MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church will be hosting its free Community Meal on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:00 to 6:30, or when they run out (like last month).
The menu for October is spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, fruit, and cookie.
You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.
There is a limit of 8 meals per vehicle unless you call 419-792-0911 prior to noon on Monday. This will help organizers calculate how much they need to prepare.
If you do need more than 8 meals, please come in for carry-out or dine-in to help keep the drive-up line moving faster.
In my opinion, elected representatives need to reach out to community members and organizations to be effective advocates for their community.
Too often, we see our representatives wait until something is affecting them personally to have a desire to make a change. On the local level, this isn’t necessarily due to corruption or bribes, but due to personal interest coming before constituents' interest.
MEDIA RELEASE__Citizens National Bank (CNB) is pleased to welcome Courtney Linke as a VP Business Banking Officer in its Lima market. Courtney will be working with businesses, offering commercial loans and lines of credit, as well as aiding with cash management solutions.
With 27 years of experience in the banking industry, including the past 15 specializing in business banking, Linke brings a strong background in building relationships, understanding business needs, and helping business owners achieve their financial goals.
COLUMBUS GROVE__The Ada volleyball team defeated former league foe Delphos Jefferson in a tough four-set Div. VI Northwest sectional final match at Columbus Grove on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Ada improved to 17-5 with the 25-20, 18-25, 25-17, 25-14 victory.
Delphos Jefferson ended its season 12-11 after the defeat.
“Brook, Dailah and Tea did great things offensively to keep the momentum,” said first-year Bulldog head coach Kylie Murphy. “All of our hitters did a nice job playing the net tonight.
