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Ada spikers come up just short vs defending NWC champs

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School volleyball team played well but lost to visiting three-time league champion Lincolnview in a tough four-set Northwest Conference match Tuesday evening, September 13.

The 25-23, 25-18, 21-25, 25-8 defeat dropped the Lady Bulldog record to 6-4 overall and 0-2 in the NWC. Lincolnview improved to 7-1 and 1-0 in the NWC with the win as they seek a fourth straight conference crown.

"I was really pleased we fought so hard," said Ada head coach Kyleigh Woodruff. "We came back to win the fourth set. It was a very competitive match with a lot of great hustle on both sides."

A Saturday like no other: Harvest & Herb Festival

CORRECTION: The parade route is from Ada High School down Montford St.

On Saturday, September 17, downtown Ada will forget about business as usual and celebrate the 36th annual Harvest & Herb Festival. This year, 140 different vendors with 160 booths will line Main Street from Quest Federal Credit Union to Ohio Northern University. 

If you are accustomed to parking on Main Street in the wee hours of the morning, note that it will close at 6:00 a.m. and cars may be towed if left in the festival area.

Coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, the event begins at 9 a.m. and includes:

Pick up a new book, pick up a card

The Ada Public Library makes it easy to see what's new in the book collection. Walk in the door and this display greets you. September is Library Card Sign Up month and a card is all you need to bring home one of these beauties.

Free preview classes at Vicki's Music Studio

On September 19 and 20, Vicki's Music Studio of Ada is offering a free preview of music classes for children from infants to age 10.

  • Family Music for Babies - 4 year olds
  • Music Makers for 4 - 6 year olds
  • Music Makers:At the Keyboard for ages 6.5 - 10 year olds

Sign up at www.VickisMusicStudio.com for one or more preview classes.

Sept. 19 Board of Education meeting

The Ada Exempted Village Schools, 725 West North Ave., will hold the September Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19 in the board meeting room.

Board members are Dr. Amy Mullins, President; Matt Gossman; Ronald Fleming; Steve Ramey and Ted Griffith.

ONU College of Engineering climbs, university holds 4th in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Ohio Northern University assembled the following assessment of the latest college rankings, noting that the university "remained high on the latest lists, which again emphasized features such as the institution’s excellent academic offerings, noteworthy job placement rates and favorable viewpoints about campus culture."

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