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Winner announced Saturday in railroad park

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Ten candidates vie for the title of 2019 Ada Harvest and Herb Festival queen, according to Arlene Allison, coordinator of the competition.

The winner will be announced on Saturday in the Ada railroad depot park at approximately noon.

The candidates completed an essay and were interviewed by a panel of judges recently.

Each of the girls is an Ada High School senior. This year’s candidates follow with parents listed:

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Meet the Harvest and Herb queen candidates. Seated from left, Isabella Mancuso, Kendal Guagenti and Katie Butterfield. Standing from left, McKenzie Long, Dani Waugh, Tori Ross, Isabella East, Nora Dellifield, Josie Poling and Coco McLaughlin. CLICK HERE for a story about the candidates.

The Bulldogs ran out to the early cushion behind a big-play offense and cruised to the victory, quickly putting to rest any thoughts of a close contest

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By Cort Reynolds
McGUFFEY - The Ada football team raced to a 33-point halftime lead and thumped traditional rival Upper Scioto Valley 45-14 Saturday night in a makeup game postponed by bad weather Friday.

The Bulldogs ran out to the early cushion behind a big-play offense and cruised to the victory, quickly putting to rest any thoughts of a close contest.

Ada earned its first win as they completed the non-league part of their schedule 1-2. The Rams fell to 2-1 after their first 2-0 start in years.

Ada vs. Bluffton is one of northwest Ohio's longest-standing rivarlies, going back to the early 1920s

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Coming off of its fist win, the Ada football team kicks off Northwest Conference play Friday with a key game at home vs. local rival Bluffton.

The Pirates are 2-1 after defeating winless Defiance Ayersville 35-14 in week three.

Bluffton (1-0 on road, 1-1 home) beat visiting Cory-Rawson 42-26 in its opener, but then lost to Pandora-Gilboa 27-9 in their first meeting since 1965.

The Pirates of head coach Jeff Richards boast an old-school, ground-oriented offensive attack.

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Ronald R. Wolford, 64, died on Sunday, Sept.15, 2019, at his residence.  

He was born on Aug. 25, 1955, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Harley and Doris (Redick) Wolford. On June 22, 1995, Ronald married Marilyn Jean Wolford and she preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2015. 

Ronald retired from Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada.

Ronald is survived by his three brothers: Robert (Jayne) Wolford of Findlay, Larry (Janice) Wolford of Mt. Cory and David (Anna) Wolford of Forest; two sisters: Betty Barnard of Toledo and Nancy (Gary) Heacock of Forest; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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If you played junior high volleyball during the 1991 Ada school year, then you are in one of these photos. The identifications are listed beneath photo.

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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