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Ada entrepreneur creates Faithful Friends Cremations

Business

/ Aug 30, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott / PHOTO provided

Ada has a new home-based business, Faithful Friends Cremations, operated by Patty Griffin. The business opened in July 2026 to provide area pet owners with a convenient and affordable option for cremation services.

Planning for the passing of her own dogs, which include two mastiffs, and experience working at a funeral home gave Griffin the idea to start this business. She says she wishes the idea occurred to her 30 years ago.

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Getting ready for 2026 Cursive Ohio charity ride

Events

/ Aug 30, 2026

PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK__Bike riders will be heading this way on Saturday, September 5 for the 10th annual Cursive Ohio charity ride. Coordinated by Ada's Austin Heil, volunteers are sweeping roads and patching them to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Learn more about the event benefiting Ohio AgrAbility, which promotes success in agriculture for Ohio farmers with a disability or long-term health condition.

Bulldog volleyball sweeps tri-match

Sports

/ Aug 31, 2026

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen

WAYNESFIELD__The Ada High School volleyball team swept a non-league triangular match at Waynesfield-Goshen with Spencerville on Saturday, August 29.

Ada improved to 4-0 with the wins, which included a comeback thriller over the Bearcat girls.

Spencerville ran its record to 4-2 after beating Waynesfield-Goshen, 2-0. Waynesfield fell to 1-3, playing under new head coach Olivia Abner.

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Bulldog athletics schedule, Aug. 31- Sept. 5

Sports

/ August 31, 2026

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A busy week lies ahead for Ada High School sports fans. The attached schedule provides the Bulldog golf, girls soccerr, boys soccer, volleyball and football events for August 31-September 5.