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Cursive Ohio connects bike riders with Ohio AgrAbility

Events

/ Sep 08, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott / CLICK photos to enlarge

Sixth-generation farmer Austin Heil created the Cursive Ohio charitable bike ride as a one-time opportunity to raise funds for a good cause. Ten years on, Heil draws riders to the Ada area for a beautiful, flat outing where they follow a route that spells O-h-I-o in cursive letters.

In recent years, Heil has used the ride to benefit the Ohio AgrAbility program, which supports Ohio farmers with a disability or long-term health condition.

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Bulldog volleyball falls in four to Hardin Northern

Sports

/ Sep 06, 2026

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen

ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team was upset in four sets by visiting county rival Hardin Northern in a non-league match on Saturday, September 5.

Northern knocked off the previously unbeaten Bulldogs 25-12, 25-21, 23-25, 25-16. The Bulldogs fell to 6-1 after suffering their first loss of the season.

HN improved to 4-3 with the road victory.

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Obituary for Kevin A. Rex

Obituaries

/ Sep 07, 2026

Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14

Kevin A. Rex, age 56, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Serenity Spring, Arlington, after spending many years at Serenity Living Center, Ottawa.

Kevin was born on March 3, 1970, in Columbus, son of the late Norman J. and Kay A. (Maxson) Rex. He is survived by his three siblings: Sylvia (Ron) Jurcak of Burton, Valerie (Jamie) Hall of Ada and Clinton (Tracy) Rex of Marietta, GA; seven nieces and nephews; and a beloved great-niece and great-nephew.