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October 2022

AHS volleyball sweep at Spencerville

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Tournament play begins Oct 18

By Cort Reynolds

SPENCERVILLE--The visiting Ada High School volleyball team swept Spencerville handily to capture their Northwest Conference and regular season finale Tuesday night.

The decisive 25-20, 25-12, 25-18 victory lifted the Lady Bulldog record to 11-11 overall and 2-6 in the NWC. Ada finished tied for sixth place in the nine-team league with Delphos Jefferson and Columbus Grove.

Ada beat Grove, but lost at Jefferson. The Bulldogs had a far better overall record than CG (4-16) and DJ (5-16).

The Bearcat girls dropped to 3-15 and 0-8 in the NWC to finish last in the league.

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Would Ada enjoy its own crossword?

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Answer our survey on the AdaIcon.com home page to vote an Ada crossword up or down!

Introducing the Bluffton Icon crossword puzzle

By Paula Scott

Consider yourself a regular Bluffton Icon reader? Love crosswords?

We have a challenge for you: the new Bluffton Icon crossword puzzle. It's a test of whether you read and remember stories from the Icon during September 2022.

Play the crossword online at

https://crosswordlabs.com/view/september-2022-blufftoniconcom

Print and share:

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Advertiser of the Week: Carol Slane Florist

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Join us in thanking Carol Slane Florist for advertising on the Ada Icon and for the reminder that this weekend is Sweetest Day (Saturday, Oct. 15) and Boss's Day (Sunday, Oct. 16).

Our advertisers make it possible to provide FREE news updated daily! With no log-in, no limit, no credit card.

https://www.adaicon.com/ad-index

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Zumba is back at Ada Library

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Zumba has returned to the Ada Public Library on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

You're invited: "Come move to the music! Saturdays are lower-intensity versions, perfect for older adults looking to stay active."

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Bulldog volleyball raises over $5K with Dig for a Cure

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Three set loss to Upper Sandusky on October 10

By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Ada High School volleyball team battled but lost a three-setter to Upper Sandusky in a non-conference match Monday on their annual "Dig for the Cure" cancer benefit night on October 10.

Proceeds from the event went to benefit the family of former Ada teacher Julie Butterfield. Over five thousand dollars was raised.

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Ada Halloween celebrations multiply; send us yours

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Getting your costumes ready? Stocking up on candy? Decorating your front yard? Listening to the Moster Mash?

Halloween celebrations in Ada are multiplying and the Icon will list them on our Classifieds page.

Here's what we have so far:

October 24 - Ada Kiwanis Halloween parade and costume contest

  • 6:00 p.m. behind Ada Municipal Bldg., 115 W Buckeye Ave.

October 27 - Trick or Treat Night

  • 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Rain, snow, or shine)
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    • Haunted Hallway on 400 block of Heistand
    • Vancrest of Ada Trunk or Treat
    • Ada First United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

Send additional public events in the greater Ada area to [email protected].

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AHS girls soccer takes loss vs. Wildcats

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS--The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team lost 3-1 to Delphos Jefferson in a Northwest Conference match Monday evening, October 10.

The Bulldog girls dropped to 5-10 overall and 0-5 in NWC play with the defeat. 

The Lady Wildcats improved to 8-6-1 overall and 4-2 in NWC action with the victory. 

The game was tied 1-1 at the half. Ada junior Olivia Burkhart scored the Bulldog goal on a penalty kick. DJ then won half two, 2-0. 

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AHS boys soccer wins behind Williams

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

Bulldog Nathan Williams scored two goals in the first nine minutes and the host Ada High School boys soccer team made them stand up in a 2-0 win over Lima Central Catholic Monday night, October 10, under the lights at War Memorial Park Stadium.

The Bulldogs improved to 6-6-4 following the non-conference victory. LCC is 2-13.

Williams netted his first goal from about 16 yards out by drilling a shot into the lower left corner of the net at the 37:14 mark.

Bulldog goalkeeper Colton Long made a nice save at 36 minutes.

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Indoor adult coed volleyball league at BFR

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Bluffton Family Recreation is taking registration for indoor adult coed volleyball on Thursdays, November 17-December 22.

$300/team

18 years old+

Maximum 3 guys on court

www.BFRonline.com

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: NOVEMBER 6

Bluffton Family Recreation
215 Snider Rd, Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-4150

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AHS girls soccer seeded 9th in sectional

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 10, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls soccer team will play at seventh-seeded Upper Sandusky at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17 in Div. III sectional first round tournament action.

The Lady Bulldogs (5-9) were seeded ninth in the 12-team Bluffton sectional/district. Ada lost to visiting Upper Sandusky 4-2 on September 22, so they will get a chance to avenge that defeat.

The Ada/Upper Sandusky victor will play at second seed Van Buren (10-4-1) Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. The Bulldogs lost 9-1 at VB on October 6.

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