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April 2019

Liberty National Bank awards four $1,000 scholarships

Kama Arn, Ada senior, among the student reciepients
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Ada High School senior Kama Arn is one of four students awarded a $1,000 Liberty National Bank college scholarship, announced Ronald L. Zimmerly, Liberty president and chief executive officer.

Liberty Bank employees have created the fund by making voluntary donations to it.

In addition, Liberty National Bank board of directors made a commitment to match any money given through the scholarship fund up to a maximum of $500.  The scholarship is a one-time donation to a qualifying senior of an employee.

This year’s four scholarship winners are:

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Ada police seek assistance to ID this vehicle

Hit and run at Liberty National Bank earlier this week
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The Ada Police Department seeks assistance from the public to identify a vehicle  involved in a hit and run at the Liberty National Bank, according to Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief.

"Our officers would like to speak with the owner-driver of this vehicle. The vehicle would have substantial damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle," said Harnishfeger.

"As always, we appreciate your assistance and look forward to receiving information on who the owner/driver is," he continued.

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Ada netters win forfeit

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, April 30, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
After two cancellations, heavily-favored Ada was awarded a forfeit win over Celina in the first round of the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association duals tournament Sunday.

The Ada/Celina match was postponed April 20 and April 25 by inclement weather, and the first round had to be completed by April 28.

The win improves the Bulldog record to 12-4, a single-season program record for most wins. It also advances Ada to a second round OTCA rematch in the northwest region vs. Clyde at a date TBA.

Last year, Clyde edged the Bulldogs 3-2 in the second round of the OTCA tournament at Ohio Northern.

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Ada track 2nd at USV Invite 

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, April 30, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
The Ada track and field teams each finished a strong second at the rainy, eight-team Upper Scioto Valley Invitational Thursday evening.

Four Bulldog boys and one Ada girl took individual firsts: Brenna Hissong (400), Miguel Jordan (800), Alex Morgan (300 hurdles), Michael Crouse (400) and Phillip Gautier (long jump).

The Bulldog boys and girl foursomes each won the 4x400 relay races.

Riverdale won the girls team crown with 186 points, while McComb captured the boys team title with 149.5. The Lady Bulldogs tallied 106 points to come in second, and the Bulldog boys scored 118 to also finish as runner-up.

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Lady Bulldogs seeded 6th in tourney draw

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, April 30, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
The Ada softball team was seeded sixth out of 11 teams in the Div. IV Wapakoneta sectional/district drawings held Sunday. The Lady Bulldogs (8-10) begin defense of their 2018 district title when they host seventh seed Maron Local (5-11) Monday, May 6 at 5 p.m. in first round play.

The Ada/ML victor will then play at third seed Ft. Recovery Thursday, May 9 in the sectional finals at 5 p.m.

That winner will advance to the Wapak district semifinals May 14 at 6:30 p.m.

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May's school menu now available

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The school lunch menu for Ada schools is now available. Click on the picture for a printable version. 

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Summer reading program wish list

Ada Public Library could use some "extras"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 29, 2019

Ada Public Library's staff is preparing for its summer reading program and could use some assistance from its patrons.

According to the staff: All the activities are in place, and the prizes are being delivered daily. But, we need your help. If you have any of these items at home, would you mind donating them for our STEM programs?

• Paper towel rolls
• Toilet paper rolls
• 2-liter bottles
• 20-ounce bottles
• Gatorade bottles
• Empty yogurt cups
• Cardboard boxes
• Packing peanuts
• Bubble wreap
• Cookie cutters

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Summer Sounds Choral Camp registration underway

July 15-19 for 1st to 8th graders at ONU
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 29, 2019

Vicki Mills of Noteworthy Community Choir announces this summer’s early bird registration for Summer Sounds Choral Camp. Persons registering by Wednesday, May 15, will have a $75 tuition. Registrations after May 15 are $85.

Noteworthy Community Choir will host its first-ever choral camp for 1st - 8th graders held at Ohio Northern University during the week of July 15 to 19. The camp takes place from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mills said that the summer music camp includes choir, musicianship, movement, and Orff sessions culminate in a 12:30 p.m. concert on Friday, July 19.

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William Gunther was active in the Hardin Northern community

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 29, 2019

William Edward Gunther, 77, died on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 7:05 PM at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio.

He was born on April 3, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to William and Wilhelmine (Schmaldienst) Gunther, who preceded him in death.  On September 21, 1963 he married Cora Lea Inmon and she survives in Dunkirk.

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Hardin Master Gardeners plant sale May 11

Posted by LizGH on Monday, April 29, 2019

The 16th Annual Hardin County Master Gardener Plant Sale begins at 9 a.m. on
Saturday, May 11 rain or shine at the Friendship Gardens of the Hardin County, which is a new location. The Friendship Gardens of Hardin County is located behind the HARCO Workshop Building, 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton. Parking is available at the garden.

Sponsored by the Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, there will be several Hardin County garden clubs and vendors at this annual event. The public will find a wide choice of their favorite flowers, bedding plants, roses, herbs, trees and various other potted plants.

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