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Bluffton Hospital acquires new skin tightening technology

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

From www.BlufftonIcon.com

Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, has recently acquired a Renuvion Surgical System Standards Apyx One Console.

The technology streamlines the process of plastic surgeries, making it possible for many patients to have a procedure to tighten skin added to their surgery rather than having to schedule a second surgery later.

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3rd annual Craft & Vendor Show at USV High School

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Provided by the Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters

The Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters will host the third annual Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Upper Scioto Valley High School, 510 S. Courtright Street, McGuffey.

The parent-led organization works to support the elementary music, middle and high school bands, middle and high school choirs and the drama program at Upper Scioto Valley Schools. The Craft & Vendor Show is the main fundraising event of the year for these programs.

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March 26 Community Meal at St. Mark Lutheran

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

St. Mark Lutheran Church--located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada--will be holding it's free community meal on Wednesday, March 26, from 5 to 6:30, or until they run out. 

This month's menu consist of pulled pork (not a sandwich), macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, fruit, and cookie.  As usual, you may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curb side service. 

It is asked that if you will require more than eight meals, please call 419-792-0911 by noon on Tuesday so there is enough to go around. 

Free and open to the public.

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Ada Bulldog softball trounces Spartans

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Pirate scheduled opener vs. Leipsic was postponed due to high winds

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA – The Ada High School softball team opened its season with a convincing 13-3 victory at Lima Senior on a windy and cool Monday evening, March 24.

“We had several girls get hits, and everyone got to play,” said fourth-year Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt.

The Bulldogs plated eight runs in the third inning to break open a scoreless tie and pave a path to the win.

Ada starts out 1-0 after the non-league triumph, while LS fell to 0-1.

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Save the date and spread the word: March 29 Community Garage Sale

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Provided by Ada Alumni Association
The Ada Community Garage Sale is Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Ada Schools K-12 Gym.

This fundraiser helps the association provide alumni scholarships. They are asking  the community to pitch in these ways:

  • Rent a table (Garage Sale or Vendor Items)
  • Spread the word
  • Come out and shop

Ada Alumni Association
Find them on Facebook
[email protected]

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Ada traffic stop leads to pursuit and crash on State Route 81

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 Press Release from Ada Police Department

On March 23, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., an Ada officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near State Route 81 and State Route 235 in the Village of Ada. The vehicle failed to stop and continued West bound at approximately 80-85 miles-per-hour.

Near the 1200 block of State Route 81 the vehicle lost  control and struck a piece of farm equipment on someone’s property. The vehicle flipped and came to rest. The driver, Carson Shafer, exited the vehicle and ran from the Ada officer. 

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