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Bulldog softball win streak halted by Riverdale

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School softball team had its historic season-opening undefeated start snapped with a 7-5 loss at Riverdale in a seesaw non-conference contest Tuesday evening, April 11.

The Ada girls dropped to 8-1 overall with their first loss of the season. The Falcons improved to 4-2 with the victory.

LWV holds information session on mental health services for children

The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will hold an informational meeting on mental health services for children at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17 at the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin County, 529 S Elizabeth St Ste 200, Lima.  The guest speaker will be Tammy Colone, Director of the Mental Health & Recovery Services for Children. This meeting is open to the public.

Pianist Nicholas Roth performs in Ada on April 14

On Friday evening, April 14, guest artist Nicholas Roth will present a piano recital at 8:00 p.m. in Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall on the campus of ONU. Mr. Roth will perform works by Bach, Busoni, Schumann, Scriabin, Blumenfeld, Barbour, and Griffes.

Invitation to ApolloPalooza

Apollo Career Center will hold its 10th annual Apollopalooza from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Apollopalooza will showcase both the high school and adult education programs, celebrate Apollo's partnerships with local businesses, highlight Career Tech opportunities, and its students and instructors. The event is free and open to the public.

Timothy James "TJ" Griffin worked at Route 30 Harley-Davidson

On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, TJ Griffin took his final ride, leaving behind his best friend and wife, Patty (Wince), his greatest gift, daughter Faith and loving stepchildren Justice and Brayden Cheney.

TJ was born on October 20, 1983 to Tim E. Griffin, who precedes him in death and mother Deborah P. Martin. Also surviving are siblings Jessica (Brian) McKinley and Josh "JD" (Diana) Griffin, Grandmother Ruth Griffin, Aunt Carol Ann Griffin, Uncle Gene Griffin, Uncle Gary Shick, Aunt Darlene Shick, stepbrothers, Brock (Kara) Martin, Dustin (Lori) Crabtree, Lance Crabtree, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

TJ always had a love for motorcycles, taking his first ride as a baby. Motorcycles were in his blood. Aside from his wife and kids, he lived and breathed motorcycles. His greatest achievement was in 2012, he was selected to be a builder for the Smoke Out Chop Off in North Carolina. He was featured in The Horse magazine. In the biker community he was known as "Irish." He was proud of his Irish roots.

Bulldog baseball drubbed by CG

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School varsity baseball team lost 27-1 to visiting Columbus Grove in their annual Northwest Conference Bulldog matchup Monday evening, April 10, playing at home at War Memorial Park.

Ada fell to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the run-rule shortened, five-inning defeat. Ranked 20th in the state, CG improved to 6-2 and 1-0 in the league after the win.  

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