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Linda Lou Rowe was born in Tip Top, Kentucky

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 14, 2023

Linda Lou Rowe, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1:18 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on September 8, 1945, in Tip Top, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Gracie (Rowe) Conley. On August 10, 1968 Linda married Oscar Rowe, they were married for 54 years.  Oscar survives in Alger.

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Bulldog baseball shut out by Pirates

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 14, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The visiting Ada High School varsity baseball squad lost to 9-0 local rival Bluffton in a Northwest Conference battle Thursday evening, April 13.

Ada fell to 2-5 overall and 0-3 in the NWC with the defeat. Bluffton improved to 5-4 overall and 2-0 in the league after the win.  

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Bulldog softball downs Pirates to stay atop NWC

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 14, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON–The visiting Ada High School softball team defeated local rival Bluffton 6-2 in a Northwest Conference game Thursday evening, April 13.

The Ada girls record improved to a sparkling 10-1 overall after the win. The purple and gold stayed in first place in the NWC at 3-0 with the convincing victory, tied with perennial power Crestview. 

The Pirate girls fell to 5-6 overall and 1-1 in the NWC with the loss.

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Bulldogs compete at Bluffton track and field tri-meet

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 14, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON--The Bluffton High School track and field team hosted a triangular meet with Ada and Riverdale Tuesday, April 11.

Ada sophomore Logan Jolliff won the 100 and 200-meter races to pace the sprinters.

Bluffton freshman Aubrey Burkholder swept the girls 100 and 300-meter hurdle events. 

Ada freshman Jordyn Smith also took first in the 400 meter run.

Bulldog sophomore Trevor McGue won the long jump, while Ada junior Mariah King captured the girls high jump. 

Top finishers: 

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Annual Lions mulch sales have topped $100,000 in scholarship support

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 14, 2023

The Ada Lions Club will begin its Annual Mulch Sale on Saturday, April 29. Please call 419-634-5626 to place a delivery order. You do not need to call for a pickup order.

Prices for 2023 are $40 per scoop for Brown or Black Velvet Mulch, $20 delivery to an Ada Address, and $30 delivery to surrounding areas.

Proceeds go to the Ada High School scholarship program. The Lions note, "We would like to thank everyone in advance for supporting this very worthy cause." In 2022 the Lions scholarship award marked over $100,000 given since 2000.

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Aaron Spar selected as a Jefferson Award "unsung hero"

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 14, 2023

By Paula Scott

For a recipient of a regional 2023 Jefferson Award and someone who earned Eagle Scout rank in spring 2022, Ada resident Aaron Spar is pretty matter of fact about his accomplishments. But as a scout with Down Syndrome, he is an exceptional individual in an elite group and has been spotlighted across area media.

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