MEDIA RELEASE__Jessica Weyer Bentley, a resident of Roundhead and an employee at Ohio Northern University, has published her third book. It is a chapbook of poems titled "As My Father Lay Dying". The work is published by Finishing Line Press.
Bentley's first collection of poetry, "Crimson Sunshine", was published in May 2020 by AlyBlue Media. Her second book of poetry, "Down Below Where the Canary Sings", was published in May 2023 by Sage Owl Publishing.
MT. BLANCHARD__The visiting Ada High School volleyball team won the last two games to beat Blanchard Valley Conference foe Riverdale in four sets on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Ada improved to 11-1 overall and 2-0 in the BVC with the 25-14, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22 road win.
Riverdale fell to 2-7 and 0-2 in the BVC after the home defeat.
“Dailah Preston led us in kills and was really aggressive at the net,” said Ada head coach Kylie Murphy. “She was ready to take care of the ball when we needed her to.
The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on September 15. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer with all council members present. The meeting packet is here.
PUBLIC FORUM
Ada resident Kevin Wagner addressed council regarding a video recording of a complaint about him. Wagner expressed concern about the video's existence and questioned the village's retention policy, specifically highlighting a five-day retention window. He urged the council and administration to change their ways.
Ohio Northern University first-year honors students will hold a Trike-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 6 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. as a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Research Hospital. This event will be held at the ONU Early Childhood Education Center, 212 Union St.
The tricycle course is suited for kids ages 2-6, but there will be booths with fun activities for kids of all ages.
FROM FACEBOOK__Angie Hall, the administrative assistant at Ada Exempted Village School District has been named the 2026 OMLA Regional Administrative Assistant of the Year for Northwest Ohio.
According to the Ada Bulldogs Facebook page, "For more than 27 years, Mrs. Hall has brought dedication, professionalism, and a willingness to always go above and beyond to Ada Schools. Her impact on our students, staff, families, and community is truly appreciated."
Hall will be formally honored with her award at the OMLA Fall Conference in November.
