MEDIA RELEASE__Jessica Weyer Bentley, a resident of Roundhead and an employee at Ohio Northern University, has published her third book. It is a chapbook of poems titled "As My Father Lay Dying". The work is published by Finishing Line Press.
Bentley's first collection of poetry, "Crimson Sunshine", was published in May 2020 by AlyBlue Media. Her second book of poetry, "Down Below Where the Canary Sings", was published in May 2023 by Sage Owl Publishing.
MT. BLANCHARD__The visiting Ada High School volleyball team won the last two games to beat Blanchard Valley Conference foe Riverdale in four sets on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Ada improved to 11-1 overall and 2-0 in the BVC with the 25-14, 16-25, 25-20, 25-22 road win.
Riverdale fell to 2-7 and 0-2 in the BVC after the home defeat.
“Dailah Preston led us in kills and was really aggressive at the net,” said Ada head coach Kylie Murphy. “She was ready to take care of the ball when we needed her to.
The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on September 15. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer with all council members present. The meeting packet is here.
PUBLIC FORUM
Ada resident Kevin Wagner addressed council regarding a video recording of a complaint about him. Wagner expressed concern about the video's existence and questioned the village's retention policy, specifically highlighting a five-day retention window. He urged the council and administration to change their ways.
By Courtney Hayes, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
During September 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered the basic substance that evolved into the isolation of the antibiotic penicillin in 1930 by Howard Florey and Ernst Chain. The use of penicillin was recognized as a life-saving medication for treating soldiers during World War II. The three scientists were awarded a Nobel Prize in 1945 for this important discovery.
FROM FACEBOOK__Officer Penny will be hosting Bingo on Tuesday, September 29 at the Ada Public Library. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. and all ages are welcome to play.
