FROM WWW.AGRI.OHIO.GOV__Ohio is experiencing an increase in the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that is under quarantine in several counties. The lanternfly can do damage to grapes, hops, stone fruits and other agriculturally important plants. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, spotted lanternfly has been reported but not confirmed in Hardin County as of August 2025.
LEIPSIC__The Ada High School volleyball team lost a three-set match at red-hot Blanchard Valley Conference leader Leipsic on Monday, September 22.
The Bulldog girls dropped to 10-4 overall and 2-4 in the BVC with the 25-7, 25-18, 25-10 defeat.
The undefeated Vikings improved to 14-0 overall and 6-0 in BVC play after the win. Leipsic is rated second in the state Div. VII MaxPreps poll, behind only Tiffin Calvert.
Senior libero Alyssa Madison led Ada with 10 digs.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting Lima Temple Christian 5-1 on a wet Senior Night under the lights of War Memorial Stadium on Monday, September 22.
The Bulldogs led 1-0 at half but poured in four inspired second half goals to win going away.
Ada improved its record to 7-3-2 with the non-league win.
LTC fell to 4-6-2 after the contentious defeat.
“What a special night, our seniors–Evan, Jacob, Joshua and Jude–led the way with inspired soccer and the rest of the team followed their example,” said Ada second-year head coach Aaron Acheson.
Janis A. Hays Carse, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Trustwell Living – Blanchard Place, Kenton.
She was born on December 6, 1950 to the late Ralph and Beulah (Spar) Hays. Janis was previously married to Charles M. Carse, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2009. Also preceding Janis in death is her son, Cpl. Nathan Carse who died on February 8, 2011; and her brother, Bruce Hays.
From the Ada Area of Chamber of Commerce: "It’s a long-standing tradition for twins to lead the way by carrying our banner (does anyone know how that tradition started?). They did a fantastic job guiding the parade—thank you!" L-R aunts and nieces Abby Dyer (20), Marley Davis (6), Melody Davis (6), Amanda Dyer (20)
COLUMBUS – The Ada High School boys soccer team scored late to tie county rival Kenton 1-1 in the “309 Cup” game played at lower.com field, the home of the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer club on Sunday evening, September 21.
The Bulldogs pressed hard in the final minutes and rallied to salvage a draw, then had a chance to win it in the waning moments.
Ada ran its record to 6-3-2 after the hard-fought draw. Kenton is now 7-1-3 with the tie.
“What a great game,” said Ada second-year head coach Aaron Acheson. “It was a competitive, high-energy match.
