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Ali Hess named head softball coach at Ohio Northern

Ali Hess has been named the head softball coach at Ohio Northern University.

Hess is only the fifth head coach in program history and served as an assistant coach at ONU in 2013.

She takes over for Kim Burke, who went 61-43 in three seasons, including a 13-15 mark last year.

Hess came to ONU after a three-year stint as an assistant coach at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she coached pitchers and catchers.

Hardin County Red Cross golf scramble coming up June 29

The Hardin County Red Cross is hosting its 4th annual golf scramble to be held at Veterans Memorial Park Golf Course just east of Kenton on Saturday, June 29, in the morning.

If you haven't already done so, teams of four will need to register.  

For more information, you can pick up the registration form at the golf course, by contacting the Hardin County Red Cross office at 419-674-2295 or by downloading the form from our website at www.redcross.org/golfhardin .  

Lois E. Linke, 1933-2013

Lois E. Linke died at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton, Ohio.

She was born on July 20, 1933, in Hardin County, Ohio , to Kenneth R. 'Skinny" and Leah M.(Hammer) Hinkle, who preceded her in death. On August 20, 1955, she married Clifton Linke and he survives in Alger, Ohio. Lois was a homemaker.

Also surviving is a daughter: Wanda Gerlach of Kenton, OH; two grandchildren: Ryan (Lisa) Gerlach and Steven Gerlach; and 3 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by: a son-in-Law, Ron Gerlach, a brother, Dean Hinkle and a sister, Leota Newland.

Four sign-up dates set for Ada fall soccer

Ada fall soccer sign-up will start soon at the Ada Park shelter house, according to Mark Light, director of Ada soccer.

Dates and times follow:

• Saturday, June 22 - 9-10:30 a.m.
• Monday, June 24 - 4:30-6 p.m.
• Thursday, June 27 - 4:30-6 p.m.
   (Before  home swim meet)
• Saturday, June 29 - 9-10:30 am

Cost for Soccer -
U6 $25 (includes a shirt)
U8 $30
U10 is $35,
U12 is $40
U15 is $45

$5 discount for each additional child
Jerseys are $20 for older teams (U8 - U15)

Look who has a "new and improved" website - Ada Area Chamber of Commerce

There’s an updated website in Ada that promotes the community. It’s the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce website. (www.adachamber.org).

The new site offers several features including:
• Chamber member of the week
• Chamber facebook link
• Chamber mission statement
• Chamber staff list
• Membership directory with phone numbers and link to member website
• Calendar of Ada events
• Membership application
• Link to contact the chamber

Winter sports in summer

Somtimes winters sports are summer sports. It's open gym in Ada High School this month and the sport of choice is basketball. Watch a short video.

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