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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School baseball team suffered one bad inning and lost 6-4 to visiting non-conference rival Delphos Jefferson on Tuesday, April 28.

The Wildcats scored five runs in the top of the third inning to break a scoreless tie. 

The Bulldogs crept back into contention with single runs in the fourth and fifth frames. DJ tacked on an insurance run in the sixth to lead 6-2.

Ada plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh, but their rally fell short.

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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School softball team rallied from a shaky start to soundly defeat visiting Delphos Jefferson 11-4 in their non-conference contest on Tuesday, April 28.

The Bulldogs fell behind 4-0 after Wildcat Claire Brinkman launched a three-run homer in the top of the first inning.

But Ada fought right back with four runs in the home half of the first to tie it up.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLOOMDALE__The Ada track and field teams competed at a three-team Blanchard Valley Conference meet hosted by Elmwood on Tuesday, April 28.

The Bulldog boys finished second, 21 points behind Arlington, with 63 points. Elmwood tallied 28.

The host Royals won the girls meet with 71 points, followed by Arlington (55) and Ada (45).

BOYS RESULTS

Ada senior speedster Kayleb Hickman won the 400-meter run in 56.41.

He also took second in the 100-meter dash (11.74) and was also second in the 200 meters (23.7).

Bulldog sophomore Rhett Ulrey won the 800 meters in 2:20.1.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Upper Scioto Valley baseball fell to North Baltimore 6-2 Tuesday night, April 28, in Northwest Central Conference play.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
USV 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1
NB 2 0 0 2 2 0 x 6 10 2

WP: Z. South LP: Beau Sanders (1-3).
Top Pitchers
USV NB
Sanders 6 IP, 10 H, 6 ER, 2 K, 4 BB Z. South 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 BB

Top Hitters
USV NB
Ryan Roberts 1B, RBI D. Meggitt HR, 3B, 2 RBI
Macoy Underwood 1B, RBI G. Francisco 2-1B
Wyatt Davis 1B Z. South 2-1B
C. Clark 1B, RBI
J. Eaken 1B, 2 RBI
Key Play(s)

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APRIL 28 MEDIA RELEASE__OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital has named Ryan Newland, BSN, RN, as Senior Advisor of Operations, effective April 24, 2026. Newland brings more than two decades of healthcare experience and a deep connection to Hardin County into the role.

In this role, he will partner with leaders and teams across the hospital to support day-to-day operations and advance work that strengthens patient care and the overall patient experience.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Interested in becoming royalty at the 113th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic? Event organizers are accepting contestants from all surrounding schools, age 4-18 years old.

Please call or text Joni Henry at 419-516-7315 by May 15.

The picnic will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Cash prizes will be given to the top two sellers. Crowning will be done the morning of the picnic, following the parade.

All contestants will be in the parade on Saturday, August 8. 

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