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Covid-19 Boosters and flu shots are available from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at ONU HealthWise Pharmacy. Walk-in and scheduled appointments are also available. Please call the pharmacy at 419-772-3784 to schedule your appointment.

The CDC has now authorized a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot for previous Pfizer recipients who meet the certain criteria. Please note: Moderna and Johnson and Johnson/Janssen Vaccines do not have boosters available at this time.

The qualifications for a Covid-19 booster shot include:

Previously received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (two-part series)

Received their 2nd dose at least 6 months prior to getting the booster

By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Ada boys soccer team lost 5-0 to Van Buren in North Central Ohio Soccer Association action Thursday night at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldogs fell to 3-6-3 overall and 1-3 in NCOSA play with the defeat. 

Van Buren improved to 8-2 and 4-0 in NCOSA action to remain first in the six-team conference standings.

Ada sophomore goalkeeper Colton Long made eight saves in goal.  

The Bulldog boys (0-2-1 NWC) host Spencerville (6-4, 1-1 NWC) Monday, October 4. 

Ada will welcome Riverdale (4-4-3, 2-1 NCOSA) to War Memorial Stadium Thursday, Oct. 7.

The Ada Icon recieved the following letter from the Ada Public Library levy renewal committee:

Have you visited the Ada Public Library recently, followed it on Facebook, or used their user-friendly website? At the Library, you and your family have opportunities for free Wi-Fi, free computer usage, free notary service, voter registration, and excellent programs for babies through adults, including book discussions for tweens and adults. 

The Ada Icon received the following letter of thanks:

The Veterans’ Service Commission would like to thank the following sponsors who supported the 1st annual Hardin County Veterans 5K event:

Ada hosts league-leading Columbus Grove Friday, October 8 for Homecoming.

Grove is 7-0 (4-0 NWC) after defeating Crestview 38-0 Friday.

Ada (0-2 home) is rated 20th in the Div. VII, Region 26 computer rankings. Grove is at or near the very top of the Div. VI, Region 22 ratings.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Ada War Memorial Park Stadium, 401 N Park Dr.

By Cort Reynolds

Visiting Ada fell behind big and early to Spencerville and lost 56-20 in a Northwest Conference contest Friday night.

The Bearcats tallied three touchdowns in the first five minutes and raced to a 28-0 lead after the initial period of play. The hosts extended the margin to 49-6 at halftime.

Ada scored the last two touchdowns in the fourth period.

The Bulldogs fell to 1-6 and 0-4 in the NWC after their fourth straight defeat. 

Spencerville improved to 3-4 and 2-2 in league play with the win.

"We fought hard, we competed hard," said first-year Ada head coach Toby Smith. "We are just making too many mistakes to give ourselves a chance to win.

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