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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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Bulldog boys soccer scores late to win sectional thriller 

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 19, 2023

UPDATE The sectional game at Liberty-Benton will now be played at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 21.

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team scored two second-half goals, including the tiebreaker in the final minutes, to rally past upset-minded Pemberville Eastwood and win their intense sectional semifinal match 2-1 Wednesday evening, October 18, at War Memorial Stadium.

Bulldog junior Nathan Williams calmly buried a penalty kick goal into the upper right part of the net with 2:51 remaining to provide the final margin of victory.

Ada had earned the PK try on an accidental Eastwood hand ball in the box off a Williams right corner kick.

The Bulldog record improved to 4-7-6 after the exciting comeback win. Ada has won two in a row after a 12-match winless streak.

Ninth seed Ada now visits top-seeded Liberty-Benton (10-4-3) Saturday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the sectional finals (new time).

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