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Bulldog boys basketball edged by LCC in OT in sectionals

Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 22, 2025

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA – The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team battled hard but lost a 45-42 overtime thriller at Lima Central Catholic in a taut Div. VI sectional final at Monsignor Herr Gymnasium on Friday, February 21.

Bulldog Zack Zimmerman forced overtime by splashing a clutch three-pointer near the end of regulation. 

Ada fell behind by five late in the extra session yet rallied and had a triple try to tie it at the very end. But the shot came up short.

The Bulldogs finished the season 14-9 with the tough defeat.  

Top-seeded LCC improved to 15-7 after the hard-fought win. They advance to the district semifinals at Elida vs. third seed Bluffton Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m.

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Weekend Doctor: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 22, 2025

By Danielle Castle, APRN-CNP, Carey Medical Center

An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that can significantly impact daily life, mood and overall well-being. Winter-patterned SAD is more common due to shorter daylight hours. Therefore, this disorder is especially prevalent in individuals living in northern regions, where daylight is limited for extended periods and is less common in those residing in sunnier climates such as Florida. 

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Flu-related death of teen reported in Allen County

Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 22, 2025

Allen County Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health confirmed the first pediatric flu-related death of the 2024-2025 flu season occurred in Allen County. The deceased individual was a teenager under the age of 18 from Allen County. This tragic loss underscores the seriousness of the flu and the importance of prevention, especially with flu activity at very high levels at this time. 

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Bulldog Baumgartner advances to two state swim finals 

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 21, 2025

By Cort Reynolds

CANTON – Ada senior Lily Baumgartner qualified to the state finals in two individual events with strong preliminary heat showings in the Ohio Div. II swimming meet at Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium Thursday evening, February 20.

Baumgartner took third amid a 32-girl field in the 100-yard backstroke preliminary heats Thursday evening. She swam a 56.10 to advance to the A Finals Friday. 

Shaker Heights sophomore Josephine Piliang touched first in the 100 back prelims in 54.92.

Baumgartner took fifth out of 32 in the 100 butterfly prelims Thursday evening. She recorded a time of 56.75 to make it to the A Finals Friday.

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Apollo Board of Education meets February 24

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 21, 2025

The Apollo Career Center Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting on February 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting agenda is attached below. It includes a resolution regarding Amounts and Rates for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing July 1, 2025 including a tax levy.

Ron Fleming is the Ada Schools representative on the Apollo board.

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Recap of February 18 Village Council meeting

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 21, 2025

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Village of Ada held a regular Council Meeting on February 18 with the attached agenda and packet of materials.

During the public comments portion of the meeting, Ada resident Kevin Wagner commented on new water rates established at the February 4 meeting, saying he would like to see one price for one unit of water, rather than providing bulk discounts. He said that he wants the Village to emphasize conservation and that he was considering running for council. 

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