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Officers' lifesaving efforts to be recognized at Ada Council meeting

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Letter from Chief Alec Cooper, Ada Police Department:

On Tuesday February 21, 2023, the Ada Police Department will hold a special awards ceremony during the Ada Village Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building to recognize the lifesaving efforts of two Ada police officers, as well as two public safety officers from Ohio Northern University.

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St. Mark Lutheran community meal and Ash Wednesday service

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

St. Mark Lutheran will be holding it's monthly Free Community Meal on Wednesday, February 22, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (organizers note that's "whenever we run out of food.") at the church on the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada. 

The menu is fish, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, fruit and cookie. You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service. 

The meal is free and open to the public. The 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday service is also free and opened to the public.

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Michael C. Pratt was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force veteran

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 20, 2023

Michael C. Pratt, age 73, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his residence.  

He was born on October 20, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Goldie (Tackett) Vulgamore. On November 2, 1984, Michael married Carol Holbrook and she survives in Ada.

Michael was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was a 1967 graduate of Piketon High School. Michael retired from Whirlpool of Findlay in 2008. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s fan.

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Presidents' Day, February 20, 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, February 19, 2023

Along with many financial institutions and government offices, as well as the Ada Schools, the office of the Bluffton Icon and the Ada Icon will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day.

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AHS boys basketball defeat Wildcats in home finale

Posted by Staff on Sunday, February 19, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Ada High School boys basketball team decisively defeated Vanlue 77-55 to end the regular season on a high note Saturday afternoon, February 18.

The Bulldog senior duo of Spencer Wall and Carter Conley combined to pour in 52 points and celebrate Senior Day well.

Ada improved to 9-13 with the convincing non-conference victory. The Wildcats fell to 9-13 after the loss.

"It was a pretty solid effort; we led the whole way," said second-year Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "Carter got us going early, and Spencer carried us in the second period. They went out with big games.

"I was happy to put our nine seniors out on a winning note at home," he added.

Ada senior Casen Jones started the game by hitting a right wing trey on the first Bulldog possession. A layup by Bulldog Conley made it 7-0 before Wildcat ace Jerome Kloepfer answered with four points.

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AHS girls basketball ousted by Cards in sectionals; Sumner sets Ada career scoring record

Posted by Staff on Sunday, February 19, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada HIgh School girls basketball team saw their season come to an end as they lost to New Bremen 45-32 in the Div. IV sectional finals Saturday night, February 18, at Lima Shawnee.

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