ADA - The Ada volleyball team beat local non-league foes Cory-Rawson and Waynesfield-Goshen convincingly on Saturday to open the promising 2017 season on a strong note.
The Bulldogs (2-0) dismissed the Hornets and Tigers in straight sets. Meanwhile, Cory defeated Waynesfield in the middle match.
The Bulldogs had a little more trouble with C-R, winning 25-14, 25-16 in the opener.
Senior Melina Woods paced Ada with 14 kills, three digs and three blocks vs. C-R. Senior Maddie Gossard served three aces and dished out nine assists. Sophomore Sidney Gossard doled out seven assists and added one ace.
The Ohio Northern University observatory will be open to the public to view “The Great American Solar Eclipse” from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. The observatory is located on the west side of campus, off of Lincoln Avenue and near the baseball field.
“We will not experience totality in Ada, but the sun will be covered up to 85 percent,” said Jason Pinkney, Ph.D., professor of physics and astronomy and manager of the ONU observatory.
Angela Kay Joseph, age 56 died on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 4:32 a.m. at her residence in Alger surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 6, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to Melvin and Norma Jean (Hensley) Biederman, Sr. Her father survives in Wapakoneta and her mother preceded her in death.
Nancy Marie Dilbone, age 64, died on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 7:10 a.m. at her residence in Harrod, Ohio.
Nancy was born on June 21, 1953 in Bluffton, Ohio to Harry F. “Fred” and Margaret J. (Wennesheimer) Corbet who preceded her in death. On August 5, 1973 Nancy married Curtis V. Dilbone and he survives in Harrod.
