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Here's the weather report covering April 23 to 29.

In-Demand Jobs Week in Ohio

Ada Public Library is a host site for an In-Demand Jobs Week in Ohio and OhioMeansJobs.

The library will host the jobs event from noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, according to Rhett Grant, library director.

“We are excited to host In-Demand Jobs week because it allows us to share resources available for career pathways to work for job seekers” said John Folk, Director of Hardin County Job and Family Services.

Hardin County is hosting several events to spread the word that many good-paying jobs are available locally in Healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, truck driving, and construction workers. 

In-Demand Jobs Week Schedule:

Victoria Ross of the Ada High School FFA Chapter was selected to perform with the Ohio FFA Band at this year's State Convention on Friday, May 3.

Members of the Ada Kiwanis Club served the weekly community meal at the ReStore Community Center. (Jon Umphress photo)

By Cort Reynolds
The hosting Ada track and field teams each finished a solid third at the six-team Hardin County Invitational meet Tuesday in chilly, wet War Memorial Stadium.

Two Lady Bulldogs and two Ada boys each captured individual firsts: Nora Dellifield (pole vault), Jasmine Leimgruber (discus), Alex Morgan (300 hurdles) and Phillip Gautier (long jump).

The Bulldog boys quartet of Morgan, Miguel Jordan, Gautier and Michael Crouse won the 4x400 relay race.

Kenton captured both the boys and girls county team titles. The Riverdale girls finished second, while the Hardin Northern boys came in second.

By Cort Reynolds
The Ada tennis match Monday vs. Defiance Ayersville was rained out. No makeup date is set and it likely will not be made up.

Ada's second round Ohio Tennis Coaches Association tournament match vs. Clyde has been set for Wednesday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Ohio Northern.

The winner will move on to the Div. II northwest regional semifinals, likely at state power Ottawa Hills.

The Bulldog net match scheduled vs. county rival Kenton May 1 has also been cancelled.

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