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Ada girls soccer fights, falls to Van Buren in sectional

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 20, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls soccer team battled hard but lost 5-0 at top-seeded Van Buren Thursday evening, October 19, on a muddy field to conclude their memorable season in the Div. III sectional final round.

With the season-ending loss, Ada finished 8-7-3 overall and authored the program’s first winning soccer season in over 20 years.

VB improved to 12-3-2 with the win and advanced to the district semifinals next week.

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AHS football hosts backyard rival AE in season, NWC finale

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 20, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

Ada High School welcomes arch-rival Allen East to War Memorial Stadium on Friday, October 20, to climax the season in a battle of football teams with identical 3-6 overall records.

It looks to be the last Northwest Conference game for Ada (1-5 NWC) after 60 years in the league, fittingly against their biggest gridiron rival. 

In the 21st century the Bulldogs lead the heated series 14-9, highlighted by a 13-game win streak from 2005-17.

But the Mustangs (2-4 NWC) have taken the last five meetings in a row, all in decisive fashion, including 52-7 last year in Harrod. AE also captured four of the five matchups from 2000-04.

“We are focusing on us,” said Bulldog head coach Toby Smith when asked about the Mustangs. “We are attempting to try to do our job as often as possible so that we can see success on the field.

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Is your costume ready?

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 20, 2023

The Ada Kiwanis are hosting their annual Halloween Parade at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23. Registration for costume judging begins at 5:15 p.m. in the municpal lot.

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2023 School Board candidate forum overview

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 20, 2023

On October 18, the Ada Rotary Club hosted a forum for candidates running for seats on the Ada Schools board of education. There are three seats on the five-member board opening in 2024. 

Five of the seven candidates who will appear on the November 7 ballot participated in the forum. The seven candidates are:

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Tickets for Hardin County Bourbon Ball 2023 

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 20, 2023

Ticket sales, ticket giveaway opportunity

The United Way of Hardin County will be holding its first annual Bourbon Ball, Saturday, Oct. 28.  The event will take place at the Varsity Venue, 214 W Franklin St. Kenton, Ohio from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

The Bourbon Ball serves as a fundraiser for the United Way of Hardin County.  The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, select free drinks, beverages for purchase, live music, raffle baskets and a live auction. Allocated bourbon will be raffled and auctioned off throughout the night.  

Tickets for the event cost $200.00 for a group of eight or $30.00 per person. To purchase tickets, contact Martha at 419-675-1860 or [email protected].  Seats are limited.

Ticket giveaway
Organizers have also announced, "Want to attend the Bourbon Ball for free? Enter our ticket give away. Comment on this post with the name of your favorite Hardin County United Way Partner Agency, "like"" and "share" for one entry into our drawing. Winners will receive two tickets to the event. Tickets include a raffle ticket entry, hors d'oeuvres, and select drinks. Be prepared to deck out in your 1920's grab and have a great time supporting the United Way of Hardin County."

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“Gather Your Gratitude” wellness challenge

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 20, 2023

Did you know that gratitude can lessen anxiety, relieve stress, improve sleep, boost immunity, and even support heart health? Join Ohio State University Extension for the “Gather Your Gratitude” 6-week Email wellness challenge to learn more about how OSU Extension has tied together a variety of wellness topics related to gratitude.

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