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September 2022

Sept. 19 Board of Education meeting

The Ada Exempted Village Schools, 725 West North Ave., will hold the September Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19 in the board meeting room.

Board members are Dr. Amy Mullins, President; Matt Gossman; Ronald Fleming; Steve Ramey and Ted Griffith.

ONU College of Engineering climbs, university holds 4th in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Ohio Northern University assembled the following assessment of the latest college rankings, noting that the university "remained high on the latest lists, which again emphasized features such as the institution’s excellent academic offerings, noteworthy job placement rates and favorable viewpoints about campus culture."

Bulldog girls soccer lanced by Knights

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls soccer team lost to visiting Crestview 4-1 Monday, September 12, in their Northwest Conference opener under the lights amid a light rain at War Memorial Park Stadium.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 4-2 this season overall and 0-1 in NWC action with the defeat. The Knight girls improved to 3-4 and 1-1 in league play with the victory.

"A lot of miscues led to this result," said first-year Ada head coach Doug Dewese. "Our play was good and the girls were doing things we had been working on in practice, so I can't complain that the effort wasn't there.

"The girls played hard and made three mistakes which led to three goals," he explained. "You just can't dig a 3-1 hole at halftime and expect to come out of it."

Gary L. Reed worked for Durez Corp.

Gary L. Reed, age 67, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:46 a.m. at his residence.

He was born on May 15, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Elvin and Betty J. (Rhoden) Reed.  Gary married Becky Lynn Burns-Reed on March 15, 1997, and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2014.

Gary retired from Durez Corp, where he worked as a lab technician.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served for fourteen years.   He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluffton and a member of the American Legion.

Hardin Co. Astronomy Club meets on Sept. 14

Hardin County Astronomy Club has announced the following meeting, which is open to the public:

  • 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14
  • Hardin County Courthouse Veterans Meeting Room

The program will be Astronomy Software, and the Constellation for this month is Perseus.  Sketches will be reviewed for Hercules and Lyra.

Tax levy proposal for Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance District Board

The Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance District Board will be hold an informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on September 12 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.

Blanchard Valley Health System to host Sept. 15 “Live & Learn” on Facebook

Topic: Compassionate Specialty Care

An online presentation in the Blanchard Valley Health System “Live & Learn” educational series will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, when a discussion will be held on compassionate specialty care.

Bulldog football at Bluffton Friday

By Cort Reynolds

Bluffton hosts rebuilding local rival Ada in week two of the Northwest 
Conference football schedule Friday night at Harmon Field.

The Pirates won big at home over Spencerville last Friday in their league opener, 54-35. The Bulldogs are 1-3 (0-1 NWC), while Bluffton enters the contest 2-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

Bluffton racked up 492 yards in offense, but also allowed 425 yards to the Bearcats. The Pirates rushed for a season-best 301 yards on 37 carries.

Ada Academic Boosters September meeting recap

The Ada School academic boosters reports the following on their September 8 meeting:

Last night we had another fun meeting with a few new faces. How exciting!

Our new Elementary Principal, Jeremy Clark, got to join and he brought so many smiles!

We want to thank every member that has sent in their membership so far. Our drive is going well and memberships are still coming in. If you would like more info please contact Sara Bryan and she will get info to you. Thank you again! Your support is much appreciated.

Women's golf finishes 2nd at Olivet invitational

By Tim Glon
ONU director of sports information

MARSHALL, Mich.⎯The Ohio Northern University women's golf team opened its 2022 fall season with a second place finish at the 16-team Olivet (Mich.) Kyle Campbell Memorial Invitational Friday and Saturday at The Medalist Golf Club.

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