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Bulldogs softball wins 7th straight, defeats Redskins

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ The Ada High School softball team rode a big inning and two-hit pitching to defeat visiting Arcadia 6-1 in a non-conference contest Friday evening, April 26.

The Bulldogs improved to 12-2 overall with their seventh consecutive win. Arcadia fell to 7-7 after the loss.

“It was nice to get them after we lost to Arcadia the last two years,” said third-year Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt. “Jenna pitched a good game.”

Ada junior pitcher Jenna Bassitt hurled a complete-game two-hitter to win her 11th game in 13 decisions. She struck out 14 Redskins.

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Bulldog baseball loss to Arcadia

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ The Ada High School baseball team lost 8-2 to visiting Arcadia in a non-league game Friday evening, April 26.

Ohio Northern dedicates Durbin-Hileman softball stadium

Provided by Ohio Northern University

With nearly 250 donors and fans in attendance, Ohio Northern University dedicated its new state-of-the-art softball facility – Durbin-Hileman Softball Stadium – on April 27, 2024. The stadium is named in recognition of lead donors and longtime University supporters Melinda (Durbin) Hileman, BA ’87, and David Hileman, BSBA ’86, BSPh ’86.

The stadium is home to the university’s women’s softball team. It features large dugouts, a new scoreboard with updated technology, padded backstop, upgraded press box, permanent bleachers with bucket seating, field lighting, and natural turf.

More than 167 families contributed to the project.  

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Weekend Doctor: Signs of autism

By Karen Martin, CPNP-PC, DNP
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Associates of Northwest Ohio

“Autism” is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of parents, but your pediatric providers are here to help you navigate age-appropriate growth and development. In general, most children reach specific developmental milestones at certain ages. For example, a child has a time frame to master gross and fine motor skills as well as social and communicative skills. 

By the age of 18 months old, typically a child will be climbing up steps, running, stacking a tower of a couple of cubes, pointing to at least one body part, saying six words and removing some articles of clothing. Any parent can tell you how hard it is to keep clothes on a toddler. In general, take note if your child: 

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OSU Extension summer activities 

It’s registration time for OSU Extension summer activities. To register, call 419-674-2297 or use the links below.

Family Engagement: Disc Golf Club
For youth in grades 3- 12 with an adult. Learn to play a fun intergenerational game. Registration costs include an Innova Disc Starter Pack (bag and 3 discs) and snacks. Location: Two Kenton and one Ada disc golf courses. Register at https://go.osu.edu/discgolf/ 

Betty L. Cochrane

Betty L. Cochrane, age 84, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. 

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