August 2024

ABOVE) 2024 Ada High School football team and below, returning lettermen

Ada hopes for return to playoffs after six-year drought; team roster below

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada football program moves to the Blanchard Valley Conference in 2024 led by three-year starting quarterback Levi Green. The team will attempt to meet or surpass the .500 mark and make post-season play for the first time since 2017.

Darlene Casper, age 91, of Buchanan, Michigan formerly of Ada, Ohio peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at her residence.

Have friends or family in Bluffton? Here's what's news for Thursday, August 22, 2024 on the Bluffton Icon (and they'll see what's news in Ada!).

UPDATE: Michele Chambers has been hired as zoning inspector. The Village is still looking for a code enforcement officer.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The August 20 meeting of the Village of Ada council had a brief agenda, but an executive session extended the meeting to over an hour and a half.

1:00-3:00 p.m., 111-113 S Main St, Ada

Studio 419 will hold an open house with dance Instructors and owners to answer questions and assist in class registration.

Dancers’ Pointe will assist with fitting students with correct dance shoes and other accessories.

ID pictures will be taken for all students.

There will als be raffles and light refreshments.
 

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School varsity volleyball team served up its season opener at home vs. Kenton on August 20 in the newly-air conditioned varsity gym.

On Thursday, September 19, the Ada Rotary will be hosting a Chicken Barbecue dinner with carryout and drive-thru service at Hays Insurance, 202 South Main St., Ada.

The meal includes 1⁄2 chicken, baked beans and potato salad. Tickets are $10 per meal. Hours are 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Dinners will be prepared by Mike Bollinger, “Chicken at the Lake."

Purhcase tickets at Century 21 Sunway Realty, 208 N Main St or contact any Rotary member. You can also call 419-230-2250 or 419-303-0586.

Proceeds from this even go to high school scholarships and Ada community projects.

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The Ada Exempted Village Schools are inviting veterans and active duty service members to attend the Friday, September 6 AHS varssity football game with free admission.

NK keeper racks up 19 saves

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting New Knoxville in a tough 2-1 battle Monday, August 19 at War Memorial Stadium.

Bulldogs out-shoot Knights 28-2

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls soccer team dominated former league foe Crestview, crafting a  3-0 win on Monday, August 19 at War Memorial Stadium.

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