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Campus evacuated on May 5, academic buildings will open Wednesday morning

UPDATE FROM OHIO NORTHERN FACEBOOK, MAY 5 AT  5:41 P.M.__All Clear issed following bomb threat.

All ONU buildings have been searched and cleared by law enforcement. Students may return to residence halls and other campus housing.

Jacqueline A. Buck, age 97, of Ada, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 28, 1929 in New Rockford, North Dakota to the late Henry and Marion (Neustaedter) Allmaras. Jacqueline married Walter Buck and he preceded her in death in June of 2018.

Jacqueline is survived by her three children: Carol (David) Willman of Almont, ND, James Buck of San Diego, CA and Diane (Wayne) Kordonowy of Ada; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death is her son, Richard Buck.

FROM EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION__The Village of Ada is developing a Strategic Plan to guide decisions, prioritize projects, and shape the future of our community.

At its core, this effort is about one thing:
Preserving our village. Building our future.

Your input will directly shape priorities, investments, and the direction of Ada for years to come.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School baseball team scored in every inning but one to defeat visiting Blanchard Valley Conference rival Pandora-Gilboa 14-6 on a windy and warm Monday, May 4.

The Rockets scored first by tallying a single run in the top of the first inning. The Bulldogs countered by plating two runs in the home half of the first. 

P-G went back in front with two runs in their second. Ada responded with a four-run second frame to take the lead for good.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School softball team scored early and often to trounce visiting Pandora-Gilboa 20-5 in a Blanchard Valley Conference mismatch on Monday, May 4.

P-G scored a run in the top of the first. But Ada responded with consecutive eight-run outbursts in the first and second innings to blow the game open.

Ada out-hit P-G 14-6, drew four early walks and took advantage of six Rocket errors. The Bulldogs committed three errors on the wind-swept evening.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School tennis team battled through a close match to defeat visiting Wapakoneta 3-2 on a windy but warm Monday, May 4 at War Memorial Park.

The inexperienced Bulldog netters improved to 1-6 after capturing their first win.

The win was a rematch. The Redskins (5-10) beat Ada 4-1 in the first Bulldog match of the season, and improving Ada avenged that loss on Monday.

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