The Ada School Board met on Thursday, April 23. Among business at the meeting, the Ada Public Library introduced a 5-year, 1-mill levy to be put on the November 2026 ballot.
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Ada Public Library director Rhett Grant, library treasurer Christy Beaschler and Melanie Weaver, library board secretary, presented the renewal of a 5-year, 1-mill levy to be put on the November 2026 ballot. Grant spoke about how much the library is used in the community. He said this levy will enable them to continue to offer quality programs. Later in the meeting, the board approved moving forward to place the levy on the ballot.
MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada, will be serving its Community meal on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:00 to 6:30.
This meal is free and opened to the public.
This month's menu is Chicken and noodles, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Fruit, and a Cookie.
You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.
There is a limit of 8 meals per vehicle. If you require more than 8 meals we ask that you call 419-792-0911 before noon on Tuesday and let us know so that we can be better prepared.
For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Bryan Marshall at 419-234-3309
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Thanks to a grassroots campaign spearheaded by Bryan Marshall, the tradition of a free Patriotic Pops musical celebration will resume in Ada on Sunday, June 28, at the Ada Schools.
Marshall, Lima Symphony Orchestra CEO Elizabeth Brown-Ellis and Ada Schools Superintendent Julie Simmons shared their excitement and community enthusiasm for resuming the annual event, which was started at Ohio Northern University in 2015 and has drawn audiences of some 2,000 listeners.
RIDGEWAY__The visiting Ada High School baseball team led early but eventually fell to Hardin County rival Ridgemont 9-4 on Saturday, April 25.
The Bulldogs jumped ahead in the top of the first inning on Wes Mowery’s two-run single. Ada then plated two more runs in the third frame to build a 4-1 lead.
But Ridgemont tallied three runs in the home half of the third to tie it up, 4-4. The Gophers then took control of the game by authoring a decisive four-run fourth inning.
The hosts added one more insurance run in the sixth to win by five.
ADA__The Ada High School tennis team lost to visiting Celina 5-0 on Saturday, April 25.
The youthful Ada netters dropped to 0-5 after the Bulldog battle defeat. Celina improved to 5-5 with the win.
The Bulldogs won the ensuing junior varsity match, 4-1.
“It was good to play so many matches and get everyone touches on the ball; we need more experience,” said first-year Ada head coach Shelleigh Alexander.
