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3 Bulldogs earn BVC notice

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __Ada High School senior volleyball standout Anna Conley was named a District 8 All-Star recently by coaches in the District 8 Volleyball Association.

The versatile 6-0 Conley will play for Team I in the District 8 Senior All-Star match. The contest will be held on Wednesday, November 12 at Coldwater High School at 7 p.m.

The All-Star banquet will be held Sunday, November 2 at 6 p.m. in Celina.

Ottawa-Glandorf’s Sienna Fry was named Div. V Player of the Year.  

Ada finished a solid 15-8 overall and 4-6 in the Blanchard Valley Conference this season.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Do you have an artistic eye? Do you appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of Bluffton? If so, this Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce competition is for you!

We’re hosting a year-long photo competition from November 1, 2025, to October 1, 2026, open to everyone in our community. The goal is to capture images from local events, scenery and moments that showcase what makes Bluffton so special. At the end of the competition, entries will be judged and prizes awarded.

Read more and register at Bluffton photo competition kicks off November 1

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Janet L. Stoodt, age 83, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at The Grove at Oakleaf Village, Columbus. 

She was born on October 24, 194,1 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lloyd L. and Cora Ruth (Kidd) Stoodt. Also preceding Janet in death are three brothers: Richard Stoodt, David Stoodt, and Dennis Stoodt; and a sister, Carol “Sue” Perkins.

Janet is survived by her brother, Galen Stoodt of Lima; three nephews: David Ray (Kim) Perkins, Dale (Ann) Perkins and Darrell Perkins; and a niece, Alicia (Paul) Schultz.

Janet retired from Walmart after working for 20 years. She was a member of the Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church of LaFayette.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The ONU College of Pharmacy invites the Village of Ada to participate in our annual Turkey Trot! This year’s event will feature more than just a fun run and one-mile walk—we’re also hosting a Health Fair. Snacks and treats will be provided after the race! Health Fair: 12 p.m. Turkey Trot: 5k run begins at 12:30 p.m. and 1-mile walk starts at 3 p.m. Location: Pavilion by the mud volleyball pits. Register HERE.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team lost 5-0 at local rival Bluffton in the Div. V Northwest 2 District semifinals at Steinmetz Field on a cool Monday night, October 20.

Ada finished its season 12-5-2 after the tough defeat. The Bulldogs set a program season record for most wins in a single season, shattering the previous mark of 10.

Bluffton improved to 10-8-1 with the victory. Playing a rugged non-league schedule made the Pirate girls better than their record indicates.

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OCT 21 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a total of $35,850.90 in federal traffic safety funding through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) to support enforcement and educational initiatives throughout Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026). 

The grant includes $17,175.45 through the Impaired Driving Enforcement Program (IDEP) and $18,675.45 through the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Funding will be used for high-visibility traffic enforcement and community outreach focused on reducing crashes involving impaired driving, speeding, distracted and aggressive driving and other high-risk behaviors. 

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