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By Cort Reynolds

KENTON__The Ada High School golf team decisively defeated county rival Hardin Northern in a dual match at the Veterans Memorial Park Golf Course in Kenton on Friday, August 15.

The Bulldogs defeated the Polar Bears, 202-217. Ada evened its dual match record at 1-1 with the win.

“We continue to improve each match and while we’re still not scoring to our potential, we are starting to at least score closer to our average,” said head coach Tod Schmidt.

FROM AACC EMAIL UPDATE__The August 20 meeting of Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members will feature a special presentation from Mike Springer of Wilson Football, who will share insights and stories from one of Ada’s most iconic brands.

Circle U Waffle Co will be serving up a delicious breakfast for all attendees.

Chamber announcement will feature

  • A rundown of ONU Move-In Day plans
  • Final updates for the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
  • NEW Chamber sign share program

The meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.

By Julie Russell, RDN, LD, CDCES
Outpatient Dietitian/Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio

It's already back-to-school season! Breakfast plays a crucial role in the day. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast tend to have improved cognitive skills, better academic performance, and are healthier overall. However, finding a nutritious breakfast that keeps children satisfied can be challenging. The optimal choice includes a healthy carbohydrate paired with protein or healthy fats to help them stay full until lunchtime.

AUG 14 MEDIA RELEASE__ The United Way of Hardin County launched its 2025/2026 campaign with the annual Day of Caring on August 15, bringing together 40 volunteers to make a meaningful impact at six local work sites across the county.

It takes a big team to put on the the 9th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. Pictured here are representatives from local businesses and organizations that supply the funds and people power to do it: Mike Stringer, Wilson Football Factory; emcee AJ Hatem, Ohio Northern University; Lindsay Hollar, Ada Area Chamber of Commerce; Gail Altstaetter, chamber board member; Amanda Sears, Village of Ada; Becky Neville, chamber president and Century21 Sunway Realty; Heather Altstaetter, Middlefield Bank; Wynn Hauenstein, Wilson Football drop coordinator. Stay tuned for details on the August 23 event, which takes place at Depot Park from 5-10:00 p.m.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__Coming off a second straight season where they set a program record for wins, the deep and talented Ada High School varsity girls soccer team is poised to take another step forward under fourth-year head coach Doug Dewese in 2025.

The 2024 Bulldog girls posted a 10-8 overall record to set a program record for single-season wins. The Bulldog girls also went 1-4 in the rugged NCOSA standings last fall.

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