August 2022

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The 17th annual Bluffton Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, will take place throughout the community on Saturday, Sept. 24, with most activities  occurring between 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls soccer team rallied from a halftime deficit to upset homestanding Coldwater 4-3 in a non-league match Monday night, August 22.

The Bulldog girls trailed 2-1 at intermission, yet came back on the strength of a three-goal second half to win.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 3-0 with the victory. Ada has outscored its opposition 17-4 thus far this season.

Junior standout Ella Marshall netted the eventual winning goal with 13 minutes left to clinch the victory.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting New Knoxville 4-3 in a non-league game Monday, August 22, at War Memorial Park Stadium.

The Bulldogs improved to 1-0-1 as they overcame deficits of 1-0 and 3-2 to post the triumph.

Sophomore Logan Jolliff headed in the tie-breaking goal with 20:54 remaining to provide Ada with the eventual winning margin.

The New Knoxville Rangers scored first, but the Bulldogs knotted it at the 18:49 mark of half one on a Jolliff goal. 

Junior Carson Gossard then knocked in a rebound shot off a Ranger save with 12 minutes left in the opening half to put Ada on top.

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Girl Scout Troop 2006 is working on their silver award by updating the Ada Dog Park.

The scouts are hosting a ribbon cutting and open house this on Saturday, August 27 from 9:00-1a:00 a.m.

The girls will be demonstrating the new obstacles. There will be treats available for all four-legged visitors. 

The 300’x100’ dog park is part of Ada War Memorial Park and is located at the end of E. Lehr Avenue. 

The fenced-in dog park includes a shelter, benches and water.

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At 7:30 p.m. tonight, August 23, Ohio Northern University will host an online Football Kickoff event.

The event will open at 7:15 p.m. and will start at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

JOIN HERE:

https://vimeo.com/event/2342465?fbclid=IwAR0-7DbSr3CpFrePGyvV8gPwsCPrKt6...

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer game vs. Tiffin Columbian was cancelled after a weather long delay on Saturday evening. They will entertain New Knoxville Monday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.

After a long weather delay, the Ada High School girls soccer team bested Tiffin Columbian 4-1 under the lights on the wet turf of War Memorial Park Stadium Park on Saturday, August 20.

The team improved to 2-0 with the impressive win. They have outscored their opposition 13-1 so far this season.

"We played a very good Tiffin team," said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. "Last year's game was a 7-0 Ada win and this Tiffin team was vastly improved.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School volleyball team served up two convincing victories away from home Saturday to start their season on a high note.

The Bulldogs first defeated Waynesfield-Goshen 25-14, 25-11 in a neutral-site match.

Junior setter Autumn Andreasen dished out 17 assists and served three aces to ignite the victorious offense.

Sophomore Lily Baumgartner knocked down six kills, made four digs and served three aces. Senior Emilee Huffer contributed three digs and one block.

Junior Daicy Robinson smashed three kills and came up with three digs.

Freshman Anna Conley added a block and three digs.

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Informational meeting for the public

The Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance District Board will be holding an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on September 12, 2022 to discuss the proposed 2 mill property tax levy on the November ballot. 

The meeting will be held at 530 N. Gilbert St. Ada, OH 45810.

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Ada High School Alumni Association will host a Homecoming Game Tailgate event from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on September 23

  • Yard games
  • Swag
  • Face-painting
  • Class competition

LOCATION
War Memorial Park
Old Fraternity House Corner of S. Simon & N. Park

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The Village of Ada is in the process of accepting resumes for the position of Chief of Police.

The village will accept resumes through October 10. Finalists will be invited to participate in an assessment center through the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police in November or December with final selection to be determined by the end of 2022.

The successful applicant will work with Chief Harnishfeger until his planned retirement at the end of June, 2023.

For a complete job description please go to adapd.org.

The Village of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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