ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team rallied late to tie visiting Columbus Grove 1-1 in their annual Bulldog battle on Saturday morning, September 13 at War Memorial Stadium.
Ada is now 9-1-2 after recording their second straight 1-1 tie at home.
Defending Northwest Conference champion CG ran its record to 5-1-2 with the result.
“Emily Gibson had a rock star performance in goal, making some great saves,” said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. “She was very busy as it was the first time we were out-shot by another team.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team convincingly defeated visiting Old Fort 5-0 in a non-league match at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 13.
Ada junior Andrew Allen tallied four goals for the second consecutive match to pace the victorious offense.
The win boosted the Bulldog season record to 6-2-1.
The Stockaders fell to 2-5-1 after the shutout defeat.
“We controlled the midfield from the start, which allowed us to dictate the game and create plenty of opportunities,” said second-year Ada head coach Aaron Acheson.
SEPT 12 MEDIA RELEASE__The United Way of Hardin County invites the community to its annual Bourbon Ball on Saturday, October 25, from 7:00 -10:00 p.m. at the Varsity Venue in Kenton. This year’s theme, A Night at the Races, promises an evening of Derby-inspired fun, elegance and entertainment.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their Derby best—think wide-brimmed hats, bow ties, suspenders and fancy dresses—to fully embrace the festive spirit. The evening will feature live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, bourbon cocktails and more, creating a lively atmosphere to enjoy with friends and neighbors.
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By Cort Reynolds
ADA__Behind a 35-point first-period outburst, the Ada High School football team hammered visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Elmwood 50-20 on a warm Military Appreciation Night Friday, Sept. 12 at War Memorial Stadium.
The Bulldogs improved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in the BVC with the decisive win. The Royals dropped to 0-4 and 0-2 in BVC action after the defeat.
I have submitted several historical pieces to the Icon, and I completed a project recently that I thought might be of interest. I moved an old horse shed from the two-hundred block of South Simon St. to our property on West Lima Ave and restored it for storage.
I was driving down South Simon St, and I noticed an old, sad-looking shed/garage on the back of a vacant lot. I assumed that whoever owned it would be glad to see it gone, so I investigated and located the owner, who, as I expected, was happy to sell it to me for a dollar.
