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March 2021

ONU law grad, Arlington native appointed Findlay judge

Gov. DeWine names Stephanie M. Bishop to Findlay Municipal Court
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Ohio Northern University law school graduate and Arlington native Stephanie M. Bishop was appointed to the Findlay Municipal Court by Gov. Mike DeWine today.

Bishop of Findlay, will assume office on April 9, and will replace Judge Mark C. Miller, who was elected to a different bench. Bishop will need to run for election in November 2021 for the unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2023.

Bishop served as assistant law director for the City of Findlay from May 2011 to March 2021. In this role, she managed and prosecuted misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases in the Findlay Municipal Court. Previously, Bishop served as assistant law director for the City of Fostoria.

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Cheerleader awards night

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Ada High School cheerleaders were recognized for their efforts during the winter cheering season.

Special awards went to: Tori Green and Ella Badertscher - 1st year letter winners, Madison Park - 2nd year letter winner, Molly Zimmerman - 2nd year letter winner and coaches award, Madison Deatherage - 3rd year letter winner, Barrette Jones - 4 year letter winner, Captain award and MVP award. (Ada Bulldogs Facebook photo)

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School board continues superintendent-treasurer evaluations tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Ada school board has scheduled a special meeting to complete its annual evaluations of its superintendent and treasurer.

The meeting wlll be in executive session and no formal action is anticipated, according to Matt Gossman, board president.

The meeting is at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 31. The board previously met on March 25 as part of the evaluation process.

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Arcadia stops Bulldogs in baseball and softball

Ada squads both 1-1 on the season
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada baseball team rallied for a late run and had the bases loaded with none out in the seventh, but ended up on the short end of a 3-2 score vs. Arcadia on a warm and wind-swept Tuesday evening in their home opener.

Ada dropped to 1-1 with the disappointing defeat, while Arcadia improved to 1-2    with the victory. 

After two scoreless innings, the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third frame.

Sophomore Jacob Sutherly doubled, stole third and continued to race home when the catcher's throw sailed into left field.

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Becky Lease was a retired administrative assistant at ONU Sports Center

Private family services will be held at a later date
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Becky S. Lease, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 6:46 p.m. at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 29, 1947, in Marion County, Ohio, to the late Donald and Leona (Downs) Clapsaddle. On Sept. 29, 1966, Becky married Thomas G. Lease and he survives in Ada.

Becky is also survived by her two sons: Eric (Devin) Lease of Marysville and Kyle (Sarah) Lease of Hilliard; and a sister, Anita (Earl) Woodruff of Pataskala.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Clapsaddle.

 Becky retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada where she was an Administrative Assistant in the Sports Center.

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So, you think you know Ada? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 31, 2021

So, you've probably identified this man as a familiar face in the Ada post office mural. Before looking at the answer, can you identify his location on the mural? Left? Center? Right? Answer below.

And, concerning the Bluffton photo, Mr. Johnson was a former Bluffton barber. The photo shows a cornerstone to his barber shop, now the Steiner and Granger Insurance and Financial Services office, 141 N. Main St., across from the Bluffton town hall on Main Street.

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Ada netters fall to Bellefontaine

Dexter Woods III posted the lone Bulldog win in straight sets at second singles
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 30, 2021

By Cort Reynlds
BELLEFONTAINE - The Ada tennis team lost a tough 4-1 battle at Bellefontaine Monday evening in its season-opener.

The Chieftains improved to 2-0 with the win, while Ada is 0-1.

Sophomore southpaw Dexter Woods III posted the lone Bulldog win in straight sets at second singles. 

"I thought since it was the first time playing in a high school match for seven of our nine players that they did pretty well," said Ada head coach Dexter Woods.

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Dalton hits, pitches Lady Bulldogs past HN 

She smacked a 3-run homer in the 3rd inning to give the purple and gold a 3-1 lead.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 30, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
DOLA - Ada senior Leona Dalton slammed two three-run homers and pitched the visiting Lady Bulldog softball team to a 15-5 win at county rival Hardin Northern Monday evening.

Ada improved to 1-0 this season with the season-opening win, while HN fell to 0-1 with the loss.

Dalton led a 15-hit Bulldog offensive attack with four hits and six runs batted in. She also struck out six Polar Bear girls over seven innings to earn the pitching victory.

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Ada baseball team out-slugs HN in opener

Bulldog sophomore right-hander Roman Snyder earned his initial pitching victory, while senior Jacob Morgan finished in relief to receive his first save
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 30, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
DOLA - The visiting Ada baseball team rallied to edge county rival Hardin Northern 10-9 Monday evening to win their season opener.

Ada improved to 1-0 with the victory, while HN fell to 0-1 with the defeat. 

Bulldog sophomore right-hander Roman Snyder earned his initial pitching victory, while senior Jacob Morgan finished in relief to receive his first save.

"Itís always nice to get the first win of a season," said Ada veteran head coach Jason Campbell. "The boys never gave up, chipped away at their lead, and played hard for seven innings.

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Section of County Road 60 closed for 4 weeks

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Beginning Wednesday, March 31, Hardin County Road 60, between Hardin County Road 75 and Liberty Township Road 85 will close.

According to the Hardin County engineer's office the closure is for a bridge replacement and that section will be closed for four week.

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