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September 2023

Ada-Liberty and Bluffton EMS respond to US 30 crash

On September 1 Hometown Stations of Lima reported that the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a 2:30 p.m. single vehicle rollover crash on US 30 near SR 235.

Peter Smith, age 76, from Alexandria Virginia struck two construction barrels while traveling westbound. His vehicle went off the roadway and overturned several times. Smith sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported from the scene by Ada/Liberty EMS to Lima Memorial Hospital. Passenger Ryan Smith, age 16, sufferen non-life threatening injuries and was transported from the scene by Bluffton EMS to Lima Memorial Hospital.

Bulldog golf places 4th at Hardin County Invitational

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School varsity golf team competed at the 15th annual, five-team Hardin County Invitational match in Kenton at Memorial Golf Course on Saturday, September 2.

Ridgemont won the event with 184 strokes, followed by Riverdale in second at 188.

Bulldog volleyball beats HN

Ada hosts Spencerville in NWC opener Sept. 12

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School varsity volleyball team split a tri-match vs. visiting non-league foes Hardin Northern and Arlington Saturday morning, September 2.

The Bulldog record is 5-3 after the doubleheader split.

Ada lost a close first match to Arlington 25-23, 25-23. 

“It was a tough loss,” said Ada head coach Kyleigh Woodruff. “Both sets were tied at the end, but we made two late unforced errors to lose each game.

“It was a very back and forth match, and we just made too many errors,” she noted. “It was a close, tough match.”

Ada senior setter Autumn Andreasen passed out 15 assists vs. Arlington. She also hit three kills, came up with five digs and served four aces. 

Bulldog football runs past Bucks

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School football team made the long trip to Buckeye Central for a non-league outing Friday night, and came away with a crucial 41-25 win over the hosts in their final pre-conference tune-up.

Ada improved to 2-1 with the impressive road victory that bolstered their early-season playoff hopes. 

The Bucks, who had shut out two winless teams in a pair of blowouts prior to playing Ada, dropped to 2-1 after the defeat.

Weekend Doctor: Misconceptions about palliative care

By Kimberly Ackley, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Bridge Home Health & Hospice-Palliative Care

Palliative Medicine is a commonly misunderstood and underutilized service that greatly benefits someone who is dealing with a chronic illness. You may have heard of palliative care or hospice but be unsure of the differences or which service would better meet your needs. 

Hardin County road construction for the week of September 4

ODOT District 1 has announced that the following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hardin County during the week of September 4. All outlined work is weather permitting.

  • State Route 31 between the city of Kenton and the Union County line (excluding the village of Mt. Victory) will have lane restrictions for resurfacing.

Softball Tournament will establish scholarships for students entering skilled trades

Six softball teams will be competing for bragging rights as the winners of the first Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament and Fundraiser on September 2.

Team Who Loves Ya?
Team I Ain't No P
Team Big Sexy
Team You're Killing Me Smalls
Team Whatcha Wearing
Team Allen East Class of 1989

In addition to the games, there will be food, and raffle baskets. The event is an opportunity to help establish scholarships at Ada High School, Allen East High School and Apollo Career Center for seniors pursuing a career in a skilled trade. Proceeds will also benefit the United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF).

The event is held in memory of Ada resident Patrick Archer who was killed in a workplace accident in November 2021.

ONU mourns the passing of alumnus, philanthropist Clayton Mathile

The Ohio Northern University community is saddened by the passing of one of the University’s most successful alumni and biggest champions. Dr. Clayton “Clay” Mathile, BA ’62, Hon.D. ’91, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former University trustee, died on August 26, 2023, at age 82.

Stella Lee Helton worked for Essex Wire

Stella Lee Helton, age 93, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on September 6, 1929, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Elisha and Fannie (Bailey) Mullins. On January 26, 1957, Stella married George A. Helton and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1999.

Patrol focused on impaired drivers for Labor Day

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways.

The Labor Day weekend reporting period begins Friday, September 1 at 12 a.m. and ends Monday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m.

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