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September 2016

Heterick Library and Ada Public Library launch "Ada Chats"

Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, September 8, 2016

Inspired by TED Talks - short snippets of someone's passions, shared ideas, knowledge made more accessible - Heterick Library, ONU and Ada Public Library have paired up to offer Ada Chats this fall.

These monthly chats will look at a variety of topics and themes brought to you by  community members.

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Summer-long project complete - new gym surface ready for Sept. 12 game

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

Photos and story by Cort Reynolds

Ada High School unveiled its new gym surface design to the varsity 1971 addition
Wednesday afternoon. The project started in early summer as the floor had
to be sanded completely down for the first time in 15 years, removing
several layers of varnish.

EIGHT PHOTOS BELOW -

In addition, the high heat and humidity of the summer made it take the
paint longer to dry. But the project was necessary and brightens the gym.

"Over time, a surface will darken," pointed out Ada building and grounds
supervisor Mike Lenhart.

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Girls' soccer: Riverdale blanks Ada girls

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

MT. BLANCHARD - Host Riverdale netted four second half goals to post a 6-0 girls soccer victory over Ada Wednesday evening.

The defeat dropped the Lady Bulldog record to 1-3-1 overall.

Six Lady Falcons each tallied a goal for the victors: Madi Weber, Brandi Borkosky, Gabi Rodriguez, Reygan Frey, Haley Beltz and Alex Rothlisberger.

Riverdale put 24 shots on goal compared to one by Ada. Bulldog keeper Rielyn Castle made 16 saves in goal.

Ada hosts Crestview Saturday in the NWC opener.

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Wilson football garage sale Sept. 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

The Wilson Sporting Goods football garage sale is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 24, Liberty Street, Ada. The sale includes hundreds of footballs, baseball gloves, shoes, clothes, tennis items and additional sporting good items.

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Hardin County Fair carcass Show of Champions Sept. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Did you ever wonder how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail? 

The OSU Extension office is pleased to announce the 2016 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions to be held Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. 

The annual carcass show will be held at Mt. Victory Meats, 670 E. Marion St., in Mt. Victory.  The carcass show will evaluate the meat value of the grand champion and reserve champion steers, barrows, gilts, lambs, and goats.

Carcass value will be determined by evaluating the dressing percentage, square inches of loin, external fat thickness, internal fat, quality grade, yield grade, and adjusted percent of muscle. 

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Cross forms committee to explore run for Ohio house seat

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Today, Hardin County native, Jon Cross, who currently serves as President & CEO of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, has filed paperwork with the Hardin County Board of Elections to form a campaign committee to explore a run in 2018 for State Representative of the 83rd Ohio House District, which includes Hancock, Hardin and part of Logan Counties

Nathan Brooks has been designated treasurer of the Friends of Jon Cross Committee.

As recently reported by the Kenton Times, current State Representative Robert Sprague is exploring a potential run for a statewide office in 2018, therefore providing a potential open seat during the next election cycle.

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Hot enough for you?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Colin Reynolds trims around trees at Whispering Pines apartments on West North Street on Wednesday when the temperature was expected to reach 90 degrees.

The late summer heat doesn't set a record. Ada has had 95 degree temps during the first week of September over the years, according to Intellicast.

Best time to work outdoors: the early morning hours. High temperatures remain even into late afternoon and evening when the mercury tops 90 degrees. (Monty Siekerman)

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ONU Chaplain has sermon published in journal designed for campus ministry

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The Rev. David MacDonald, Ohio Northern University chaplain, recently published the text of a sermon, “College Faith 101: Be Transformed,” in The Term: A Word for the Campus by the Campus.

The publication is a semi-annual journal produced by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church. It features sermons, reflections, essays and other resources for campus ministry.

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Applications circulating for this year's Distinquished Citizen of Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Do you know a potential “Distinguished Citizen of Ada?”

The Town and Gown Committee wants to know.

The 51st annual Ada Town and Gown Banquet will be held in the McIntosh Center ballroom on the campus of Ohio Northern University on Monday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m.

An application form is attached at the bottom of this story.

Applications are being accepted for the 2016 winner. The guidelines follow:

• The nominee should be a person who looks at what they can do for others and their community to make a positive impact.

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Dysert now an Arizona Cardinal - joins practice squad

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Ada's Favorite Son is still in the NFL.

The Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Zac Dysert to its practice squad this week. Dysert was in training camp with the Miami Dolphins this year before being released in the final roster cuts earlier this month. The Cardinals are going with two quarterbacks on the active roster - Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton - after releasing Matt Barkley.

Here’s a summary of Dysert’s NFL career to date:

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