The visiting Ada girls basketball team outscored county foe Hardin Northern 30-14 after intermission to win going away 47-31 Tuesday night, November 30.
The Lady Bulldogs improved to 1-2 after the non-league win. Hardin Northern fell to 0-2 with the defeat.
Ada broke away from a 17-17 halftime tie with a 19-4 third quarter blowout to seize control.
"I am very proud of our response to the second half," said Bulldog head coach Morgan Bass. "Olivia Burkhart really stepped up as well as our team as a whole.
"They brought the intensity on defense and meshed well," she added.
The 2021-22 Ada varsity swim team has a good chance to advance a few individuals and a relay team to the state meet this winter.
Former Ohio Northern University swimmers Katey Stuart and Marisa Barton will coach the Ada swim program this season. Ada native Stuart is back for her second season at the helm. Stuart has returned from pharmacy rotations out of state for most of November.
The team is practicing at the ONU natatorium after using the Kenton YMCA last season due to COVID restrictions. Assistant coach Barton ran practices during November.
A total of 13 swimmers, including nine girls and four boys, comprise the team roster.
The Inn At Ohio Northern University is hosting its annual Holiday Open House from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15. The inn welcomes the Ada, Kenton and surrounding communities to visit and enjoy Christmas treats and beverages.
The full-service hotel is located 401 West College Ave. on the 300-acre university campus. The facility is near walking and biking paths, the Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Presser Recital Hall, Elzay Gallery of Art and Dial-Roberson Stadium.
Robert A. “Bob” Piehl, age 64, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 10:45 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on November 7, 1957, in Westminster, Ohio to Arlie “Pete” and Margaret Francis (Peirson) Piehl. His father survives in Harrod and his mother preceded him in death. On March 27, 1981, Bob married Dorothy L. Coon and she survives in Harrod.
Through Dec. 11, the Ada Public Library 2021 Holiday Silent Auction has a generous spread of items available for holiday shoppers. All proceeds benefit the Summer Reading Program. Items have been donated by businesses, organizations, and individuals. See items at https://adalibrary.org/content/2021-holiday-silent-auction
