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Ada Athletic Boosters raffle baskets

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, April 1, 2022

Take a sneek peek at the Annual Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle to be held Saturday, April 9. Doors open at 6 p.m., raffle starts at 7 p.m. All raffle basket values are $100 or more. Visit https://www.facebook.com/bulldogathleticboosters for more views.

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Photo-story: Community praises fallen Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis

"Our hearts are heavy"
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, April 1, 2022

The events of March 31–including the pursuit and arrest of three suspects who drove across Ohio at speeds up to 140 miles per hour and who struck and killed Bluffton Police officer Dominic Francis–have gripped the greater Bluffton area. 

They have also attracted attention across Ohio, the midwest, and the nation, bringing messages of condolence and support from near and far, including from Mayor of Bluffton Richard Johnson:

“The people of the Bluffton community and surrounding areas are experiencing a tragedy that we many times thought, and hoped, we would not have to face.

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BVHS adjusts visitation guidelines

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 1, 2022

Effective, March 31, 2022, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is adjusting its visitation guidelines, based on the observed reduction of COVID-19 cases in the community, which will lessen the restrictions on visitors coming into the organization. 

BVHS is lifting visitor restrictions for non-COVID-19 patients at its acute care facilities (including Findlay and Bluffton Hospital and the Findlay Surgery Center), as well as all medical practice settings. The health system’s long-term care facilities continue to follow state and federal guidelines put into place to help ensure the safety of the residents. 

Please see the link for the health system’s updated guidelines: 

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Early bird pool pass discount

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 1, 2022

The Ada Community Pool opens on May 28, 2022. Early bird pricing on pool passes begins April 1. Purchase your pool pass by June 11, 2022 to save.

Early bird pricing

•Single Pass: $55.00

•Family Pass: $190.00 (2 adults, 3 children)

*Up to 4 additional family members may be added to the family pass at $15.00/per family member.

•Lap Punch Card: 10 laps for $10.00 must be purchased in advance and will not be available after June 11.

Prices beginning June 11

•Single Pass: $65.00

•Family Pass: $240.00 (2 adults, 3 children)

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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Officer Dominic Francis

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 31, 2022

In honor of the life and legacy of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Allen and Hancock counties, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower. Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the day of his funeral.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.

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T-Birds beat Bulldog netters

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 31, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School tennis team lost 4-1 to Lima Central Catholic in their season-opening dual match on Wednesday evening, March 30.

The Bulldog win was recorded at second doubles by newcomers Riley Ferguson and Nate Williams in straight sets 6-1, 6-1.

"As a whole, it was good to get our first match under our belt," said new Ada coach Tyler Christoff. "For some, that was their first match.

"We are hitting the ground running at practice, hoping to get on the right track," he added.

Ada (0-1) is scheduled to host Fostoria Wednesday, April 6 in the home season opener on the park courts at 4:30 p.m.

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