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The 2021 Hardin County Fair will include livestock exhibits, entertainment, musical entertainment, midway food and vendors and wholesome family fun September 7-12. Learn more at hardincountyfair.org/schedule. PHOTO: Hardin County Agricultural Society.

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Northwest Ohio extension offices are noting "an unusual number of reports about fall armyworm outbreaks particularly in forage including alfalfa and sorghum sudangrass, and in turf. Certain hard-hit fields have been all but stripped bare." 

The infestation can affect crops and lawns. Fall armyworm does not overwinter in Ohio.

Additional information can be found at News and notes from Allen County OSU Extension.

By Cort Reynolds

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After a nine-year hiatus, visiting Ada triumphantly resumed its traditional rivalry against county foe Hardin Northern with a 42-30 win Friday night, September 3.

The Bulldogs trailed 24-21 at halftime and 30-21 in the third period, but scored the final 21 points to pull out the win. It was the first Ada victory since outscoring Delphos Jefferson 74-70 on September 27, 2019.

Ada improved to 1-2 with the victory in their last non-league game of the regular season. HN fell to 2-1 with their first defeat.

"When you have been coaching as long as I have you are just excited for the kids," said first-year Ada head coach Toby Smith of his first win as Bulldog mentor. 

By Cort Reynolds

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The visiting Ada girls soccer team rallied late to tie backyard rival Allen East 3-3 in the Northwest Conference lidlifter Monday evening, August 30.

Ada ran its record to 2-2-1 overall and 0-0-1 in NWC play with the tie. The Lady Mustangs are 0-0-1 after their first match.

The Lady Bulldogs trailed 2-1 at halftime, and AE extended their lead to 3-1 before Ada rallied down the stretch.

But then Bulldog sophomore Ella Marshall netted two penalty kick goals in the final 15 minutes to tie the match.

Marshall authored a hat trick, scoring all three Ada goals.

By Cort Reynolds

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The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team lost 2-1 at Miller City in a non-conference match Wednesday night, September 1.

The Bulldog record fell to 2-1-2 after their first defeat, while MC improved to 3-2 with the win.

Tyler Jameson netted the Ada goal.

Sophomore goalkeeper Colton Long made six saves.

Ada won a half JV game 1-0 on a Clayton McClain goal, assisted by Logan Jolliff.

The Bulldogs are idle until Thursday, Sept. 9 at home vs. NCOSA foe Liberty-Benton (3-0).

By Cort Reynolds

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The visiting Ada boys soccer team tied backyard rival Allen East 3-3 in the Northwest Conference opener Monday night, August 30, at Goodwin Field.

The Bulldogs ran their record to 2-0-2 with the draw, while the Mustangs start out 0-0-1. 

The nightcap game of the girls/boys Ada at AE varsity doubleheader was delayed for a time by weather.

Ada freshman Logan Jolliff netted two goals to lead the Bulldog offense.

Junior Carter Conley scored one goal and passed out one assist. 

Sophomore goalkeeper Colton Long was credited with nine saves.

Ada plays at Miller City (2-2) Wednesday, September 1. 

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