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Dog park discussion

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Ken Luria explained the proposed Ada dog park plan to the Ada Kiwanis Club this week. A committee working on the park has set a goal of $33,000 to raise by next summer. (Jon Umphress photo)

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1,250 free lunches this summer

ReStore receives donations from several organizations in order to provide the service
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
ReStore Community Center provided 1,250 free lunches to Ada area youth at War Memorial Park this year.

A special week was held in June when members of law enforcement, the ambulance service, and the fire department had personnel and equipment on hand to explain their responsibilities to the children.

Fridays was always a popular day because prizes were handed out to all and water activities were available.

This was the fifth year that ReStore provided the lunches. Calvin Fisher has headed up the lunches and activities for the past several years.

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Red Tail Hawk stops in Ada for a bite

And several concerned citizens wanted the story
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

From the Ada police reports: Today Sgt. Donnie Decking responded to a call of an injured hawk. Upon investigation it was discovered that a Red Tail Hawk was simply stopping by Ada to have lunch (a Cooper's Hawk).

The Red Tail Hawk allowed Sgt. Deckling to get within feet of it for an assessment under direction of the department's Wildlife Officer.

Wildlife did respond and the Hawk finished his lunch in quick manner so as not to be captured and all ended well (with exception of the Cooper's Hawk).

We had a number of concerned citizens and we thought you might like an update.
 

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Ada golf and soccer updates

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Panther linksters win NWC meet

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - Paulding won a four-team golf match of Northwest Conference foes Monday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The Panthers finished first wth 183 strokes, followed by Crestview (188), Bluffton (194) and Ada (246).

Ada was led by freshman Brevin Sizemore, who shot a nine-hole score of 58. Junior Austin Amburgey carded a 61. Ethan Hull posted a 63 and Rob Allison registered a total of 64.

Wyatt Badertscher added a 71.

Pirate Aaron Belcher was match medalist with a score of 38. Cade McGarvee of Paulding was second with a round of 43.

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Next fish fry Oct. 14

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The Liberty Conservation Club monthly fish fry will not be held this month due to the Hardin County fair. The next fish fry is set for Oct. 14.

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McVey named OAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Ohio Northern junior Ian McVey (Stow/Munroe Falls) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the week of Sept. 1-4.

McVey led the Polar Bears (7-0) to a victory in the season-opening Bluffton 6k on Friday at the Bluffton Nature Preserve.

He led Ohio Northern across the finish line in second place in 18:40, finishing first among NCAA Division III runners.

It marks the second consecutive season that McVey won the award for his efforts at the Bluffton meet as he also won the honor on Sept. 6, 2016.

The Polar Bears will return to action Saturday at the Calvin (Mich.) Invitational.

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