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Ada High School celebrates Homecoming 2023

2023 Ada High School Homecoming Court: Boys: Carson Conley, Kaden Clum, Jalee Bolen, Gabe Blankenship, Carson Gossard, Levi Green. Attendants: Elliot Salyer, Ellie Christopher, Adeline Wissman, Merik Daniels, Bryson Acheson, Kamden Dearth. Girls: Kenley Poling, Lydia Demascio, Katie Sizemore, Kiya Tabler, Josie Phillips, Jenna Bassitt. On Friday, the Homecoming Parade and Chili Cookoff tasting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the Homecoming football game vs. Bluffton begins at 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming season increases law enforcement presence on roads

Homecoming season is a cherished tradition bringing together high school students, families and alumni to celebrate school spirit and unity. The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reminds citizens that while these festivities are eagerly anticipated, they also come with concerns about driving safety, particularly in the context of post-game and dance celebrations and gatherings, much of it being done by youthful drivers.

Bulldogs host unbeaten Pirates in week 6

By Cort Reynolds

It doesn’t get any easier for Ada High School football as they entertain a second consecutive speedy, unbeaten league foe in week six.

Traditional rival Bluffton visits War Memorial Stadium for a Northwest Conference battle Friday night, September 22. Warm, dry weather is the forecast.

The potent Pirates improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the NWC with a 56-0 blowout win over Spencerville last Friday. 

The Pirates have outscored their opponents 231-28 this season. Bluffton leads the NWC in points scored per game (46.2), and is also first in least points allowed per contest (5.4.).

The Pirates have shut out their last three opponents after beating Pandora-Gilboa 28-21 in week two, their only close game this season thus far.

The Bulldogs have been outscored by their foes, 190-125. Ada is 1-1 at home this season, while Bluffton is 2-0 on the road.

Village of Ada awarded $750K in CDBG neighborhood revitalization funds

By Paula Scott

The State of Ohio has announced that more than $13.8 million in grants will be awarded to complete critical infrastructure and neighborhood improvement projects–including a $750K CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) neighborhood revitalization grant to the Village of Ada.

At the Tuesday, September 19 council meeting, the Ada mayor, council members and administrator discussed the result. Administrator Jamie Hall said that the response and help received in the application development process was “tremendous” including public meetings, surveys and other feedback between October 2022 and May 2023.

Big Shot: Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccine

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Billy Joel is a successful singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is referred to as the “piano man” after his first charting song. He has been nominated for 23 Grammy Awards and has won six. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2013, Joel was recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors. 

Ohio Northern University sports recap, September 15-17

CROSS COUNTRY
Women place 4/13 at All-Ohio Intercollegiate Challenge

CEDARVILLE—The Ohio Northern women's cross country team placed fourth of 13 NCAA Division III teams at the All-Ohio Intercollegiate Challenge on Friday evening. FULL STORY at ONUSports.com

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