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Due to areas of dense fog, the Ada Schools are closed on Tuesday, October 14. The notice was provided with the Remind service. 

OCT 13 MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Rotary Club is accepting questions from the public in advance of its forum for Ada Board of Education candidates October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum in Dicke Hall on the campus of Ohio Northern University. The public is invited to attend.

Questions should be directed to John Neville, Rotary Club Secretary, at [email protected].

All five candidates for two open seats are participating. They include David Allen, Ted Griffith, Kyle Poling, Amanda Raines and Jay Salyer. Mr. Griffith is the only incumbent.

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By George Parker
ONU Pharmacy student

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity is excited to invite you to our upcoming Book Fair, which will be open to the entire community! If you're looking for something fun to read, or just want to stock your shelves, this is your chance to grab free books and enjoy a great community event! In addition, we will be having various students provide education on different topics! 

 Date: October 22
 Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
 Location: King-Horn Fieldhouse, 609 W. Lincoln Ave.

Bulldog girls soccer shut out by Miller City

ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team lost 4-0 to visiting power Miller City in a non-league match to conclude the regular season on Saturday, October 11, at War Memorial Park.

The Bulldog girls end their very successful regular campaign with a record of 11-4-2 after the home defeat.

Putnam County League co-leader Miller City improved to 12-3-2 with the victory.

Except for breaking news, the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed and on pause on Monday, October 13 for Indigenous Peoples' Day (Columbus Day) holiday. 

Please continue to send us information and inquiries 24/7 to [email protected]. You may also leave a message at 567-400-4266.

By Cort Reynolds

VAN BUREN __The visiting Ada High School football team fell behind early and lost to Van Buren 42-3 in a Blanchard Valley Conference game on Friday, October 10.

The Black Knights scored touchdowns on three of their first four possessions to build a 21-3 halftime lead. They outscored the Bulldogs 21-0 after intermission by scoring TDs on their final three drives.

Ada dropped to 5-3 overall and 3-3 in the BVC after the defeat. The Bulldogs tumbled three spots to sixth place in the league after Arlington beat McComb 21-14 in overtime Friday. 

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