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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School boys soccer team will take on Kenton in "309 Cup" competition at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday, September 21.

The soccer stadium is home to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. Admission is free.

Ada Schools have provided the following information regarding attendance, parking and security.

  • There is garage parking closer to the stadium entrance (paid, red on map) and free parking in the lot behind (gold star on map)
  • Gates open at 6, please enter at West lobby (green X on map), match at 6:30 p.m.
  • Admission is free, seating will be in sections 116-118
  • Guests will go through security, see https://lowerfieldcbus.com/a-z-guide/ for more info on stadium guidelines
  • Concessions will not be open, so you may bring small snacks and sealed plastic bottles.

FROM FACEBOOK__Buckeye East Coffee Shop, 123 East Buckeye Ave., has announced transition hours for the week of September 16 and beyond.

This week the coffee shop will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Starting Monday, September 22, new hours will be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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Seniors play final home match on Sept. 22

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Ada High School boys golf team swept a Blanchard Valley Conference tri-match over Pandora-Gilboa and Arlington at the Bluffton Golf Club on Monday, September 15.

The Bulldogs totaled 192 strokes, followed by the Red Devils (198) and Rockets (211), to win the event.

“Ada’s 192 total was our season-best, even playing one player short,” said Bulldog head coach Tod Schmidt. “Hopefully, we continue to play better and finish the season strong.

“We are making progress,” he added. 

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __The Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets to visiting Elmwood in a Blanchard Valley Conference match on Monday, September 15.

The Bulldog girls dropped to 10-2 overall and 2-2 in the BVC after suffering just their second defeat.

The Royals improved to 5-4 overall and 3-1 in BVC play with the 25-19, 25-18, 27-25 road win.

Junior setter Jaylin St. Laurent passed out 10 assists, made eight digs and served up three aces. 

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ada Exempted Village School District received an overall rating of 4 (out of 5), exceeds state standards in the 2024-2025 Ohio School Report Card recently issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. 

The district received 5’s for Gap Closing and Graduation. The district received a 2 for College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness. Details regarding the district’s enrollment can be viewed HERE.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Mellow hair studio of Ada has moved to a larger location next to the Ada Post Office at 129 S. Main St. and has been joined by Ki Skin Studio waxing services and Beauty by Ky manicure and pedicure services.

Hair stylist Yessica Arriaga opened Mellow in December 2022 in a shared space at 402 S Main Street where her husband Blake Pfifer operates Crosby's Barbershop.

Arriaga's services include haircuts, styling, conditioning and hair color. A detailed list is provided HERE.  Mellow has a new phone number, 567-800-5042. 

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