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The Perfect Storm

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 22, 2022

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The movie The Perfect Storm starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg depicted the sinking of the Andrea Gail boat off the coast of New England. The commercial fishing boat was out on a final mission looking for swordfish when a catastrophic storm hit in 1991. The boat and the six crew members disappeared in 30 to 40-foot waves.  Many family members of the crew were not pleased with the movie’s depiction of the accident, but ultimately lost the lawsuits brought against the studio. 

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"Autumnal Equinox and Jupiter approaching" astronomy event on September 23

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 22, 2022

All are invited to drop by the ONU Observatory between 8:00-10:00 p.m. on Frinday, September 23 for the second astronomy public event of the Fall season.

Organizers note, "This event is a celebration of the autumnal equinox (the start of autumn).  This year, the actual moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator on its way south is on September 22--around 9 pm EST.

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AHS Homecoming brings Delphos Jeff to town

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 22, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School football team returns home after two straight road games to entertain Delphos Jefferson on Homecoming Friday, September 23.

Delphos Jeff enters the contest 2-3 overall and 1-1 in Northwest Conference play. The Wildcats beat a previously 3-1 Crestview squad 21-7 last Friday in Delphos.

DJ lost its NWC opener at Columbus Grove, 38-6.

"They have a high-powered offense," said Ada head coach Toby Smith about the Wildcats. "They do a lot of RPO (run pass option) stuff, and if we are not where we are supposed to be, they will make you look foolish.

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Sunny, big, busy 2022 Harvest & Herb Festival

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 21, 2022

The 2022 Harvest & Herb Festival on September 17 was a like a great big, warm Ada hug. Main Street from Montford to E. University was filled with families and friends enjoying a day of shopping, eating and drinking, and celebrating fall. Complaints? That the wasps were enjoying themselves, too.

VIDEO Scenes from the festival
VIDEO Royalty crowning ceremony

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Harvest & Herb Festival royalty

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Ada High School Senior Amelia Alexander (left) was crowned the 2022 Harvest & Herb Festival queen on Saturday, September 17. Amelia is pictured here with contestant Kaitlyn Bowden and Annabelle Alexander, 2018 festival queen. Contestant Courtney Sumner was playing for the AHS volleyball team that afternoon. View ceremony video HERE.

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AHS volleyball swept by Bluffton; Sumner sets career digs mark

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 21, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON--The visiting Ada High School varsity volleyball team lost in straight sets to local rival Bluffton Tuesday night, September 20, in Northwest Conference action.

The 25-16, 25-10, 25-16 loss dropped the Bulldog season record to 9-6 overall and 1-3 in NWC play. Bluffton improved to 9-2 and 2-0 in the NWC with the win.

Senior libero Courtney Sumner broke the Ada career record with 23 digs to reach 807. The previous record of 799 was held by Miranda Wills.

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