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September 2023

August 2023 Land Transfers in Ada school district

The following 15 land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in July 2023 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon HERE.

Type - Location - Price

Residential - 504 Clint Dr. - $225,000.00

Residential, Unplatted Land - 0042 CR 65 - $214,407.00

Residential - 311 Lehr Ave - $154,400.00

Residential - 222 Highland Ave - $125,000.00

Residential - 505 N Johnson St - $154,000.00

Mobile Home Stamp - 419 Liberty St. - $37,690.00

Residential - 629 W Lima Ave - $230,000.00

Bulldog volleyball spikes Bearcats in league lid-lifter

By Cort Reynolds

The improved Ada varsity volleyball team defeated visiting Spencerville in straight sets to start the Northwest Conference portion of their schedule well Tuesday evening, September 12.

The Bulldog record improved to 7-3 overall and 1-0 in the NWC after the 25-17, 25-13, 25-22 victory.

“I thought we played well together as a team,” said Ada head coach Kyleigh Woodruff. “Spencerville has some nice hitters, especially the freshman (Briley Cook). 

“They were scrappy and kept the ball in play,” she continued. “We covered the court well and for each other, and had good chemistry. The team dynamic was good.”

The Bearcats fell to 3-5 overall and 0-1 in the NWC with the three-set loss.

Polar Bear sports recap, September 9-10

FOOTBALL: Home slate opens with 40-7 victory over Capital
Ohio Northern opened the Ohio Athletic Conference and home portion of its schedule with a 40-7 victory over Capital on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium. FULL STORY at ONUSports.com

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Red Cross: Donation shortfall impacts blood supply

After a summer of decreased donor turnout, the American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage.

Two weeks ago, Hurricane Idalia forced dozens of blood drive cancellations, compounding the shortage. Right now, the Red Cross is distributing blood products to hospitals faster than blood donations are coming in and has reduced distributions of some of the most needed blood products in recent weeks.

September blood drives in the Icon readership areas include:

Additional deer hunting and CWD testing in Hardin County

Hunters in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties have additional opportunities to harvest white-tailed deer as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife continues to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the region.
 
Since the fall of 2020, 23 wild deer in Ohio have tested positive for CWD, all in Marion and Wyandot counties. A disease surveillance area was established in Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties in 2021 and remains in effect. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer and other similar species, including mule deer, elk, and moose. No evidence exists that CWD can spread to humans, pets or livestock.
 

Bulldog boys soccer edged by Fort Jennings

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team lost 2-1 to Putnam County League foe Ft. Jennings Monday evening, September 11.

Ada’s record fell to 2-3-2 overall with the non-conference defeat. FJ improved to 2-4-2 after the win.

Bulldog girls soccer rolls to victory vs. Crestview

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team used a balanced offense to dominate Crestview 6-1 in a Northwest Conference match Monday evening, September 11.

The Bulldogs raced to a 5-0 halftime lead and rolled to the league victory.

With the road win, Ada improved its overall record to 4-1-2, and evened its NWC mark at 1-1.

Crestview dropped to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in the NWC after the defeat.

“It was a good night for us,” said Ada second-year head coach Doug Dewese. “We got everyone on the field and involved in the offense. It was also our first league win since the 2020 season.

“While we could have put up a bigger scoreline, we were more concerned with getting everyone on the field and involved in the offense,” he continued. “That led to some breakdowns and missed opportunities. 

Advance care planning workshops held by doctoral nursing student

Ada First United Methodist Church will host three Advance Care Planning workshops facilitated by Bluffton resident and doctoral nursing student Ruth Myers as community health outreach.

The events will be held on September 23, October 21 and November 18 from 1-:00-4:00 p.m. Childcare is available for registered participants. Please register by scanning the QR code or contact Ruth Myers or the church office: [email protected] or 419-634-4626.

The workshop involves viewing video scenarios and answering questions relating to choices at the end of life.

This free workshop is open for all adults at any stage of health. Myers welcomes individuals as well as family groups and loved ones.

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ONU Men’s Lacrosse to observe 9/11 with annual stair climb

Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001? For most college students, they had yet to be born. The Ohio Northern University Men’s Lacrosse team, however, won’t be letting the 22nd anniversary pass by without notice. Starting at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, they will memorialize victims and honor first responders with their 9/11 Stair Climb at Dial-Roberson Stadium, an annual team observance that began in 2019. Team members will climb the same number of stairs it took for first responders to reach victims trapped at the top of the Twin Towers.

Weekend Doctor: Annual OBGYN exams

By George Abate, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology

A woman’s annual exam with her OBGYN remains vitally important.

As Pap smear guidelines have changed, women assume they don’t need to see their OB/GYN every year. But, your preventive visit is about much more than periodically screening for cervical cancer with a Pap smear.

Below are just a few of the benefits of seeing your OBGYN each year:

Counseling you about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing health risks. Experts agree there is substantial individual and system-wide cost-savings in prevention. Nutrition and fitness remain the foundation of weight management, prevention of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.

Screening for sexually transmitted disease (STD) which can lead to sterility or life-long pelvic pain.

Discussing your bone health; building and maintaining bone through one’s life can substantially reduce risk. Osteoporosis remains a leading cause of disability in seniors.

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