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Hardin County United Way board member invitation

Are you a community professional, retired businessperson, up and coming Hardin County rock star? Looking for a way to make a difference in our community? Do you have ideas on how to make Hardin County better? Are you interested in being part of a non-profit organization?

The United Way of Hardin County is looking for driven, community focused Board Members. If you are interested, you can apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfstjrZJ5lNKUS1Bve9f44nUkE8ZCKq...

Ada girls basketball loss at Red Devils

By Cort Reynolds

ARLINGTON - The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team started well but went cold and lost 40-27 to Arlington in a defensive Blanchard Valley Conference battle Thursday, January 30.

Ada led 22-18 at halftime after authoring a 15-10 second period. But the Bulldogs mustered only five second-half points and got outscored 22-5 to lose by 13.

The Bulldog record dropped to 2-16 overall and 0-8 in the BVC after the road defeat. Arlington improved to 7-11 overall and 2-6 in BVC play with the victory.  

“In the first half we scored quite a bit by breaking their press,” said Ada head coach Zach Ricker. “In the second half, they played halfcourt man defense and pressured the ball, and didn’t allow anything easy.”

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A delightful debut novel, Remarkable Bright Creatures

By Robert McCool

What a delightful book! "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (HarperCollins, 2022) by a debut author, Shelby Van Pelt. This book has been on the New York Times bestseller list numerous times since its publication and the author won a Reader's Choice Award for Best Debut Writer. 

It remains one of the most read pop-fiction books and was the first unanimous selection by Ada Book Club members for 2025. I have to thank Jill Simmons for bringing this book to our attention.

BVHS Auxiliary scholarship application period is open

The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary scholarship application period is open and applications are available online to students in the Hancock County area planning to pursue a health-related career or field of study. 

The purpose of the Auxiliary Scholarship is to financially assist local high school seniors in pursuing a health-related career. Heather Schalk, volunteer services manager, said that profession could range from dental hygienist to nurse to physician.

This year, 10 students will be awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship. The scholarships are funded through the annual Auxiliary membership dues.

Tony Treglia worked for Superior Coach Sheller Globe

Tony Joseph Treglia, age 93, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by his family.  

He was born on July 15, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Filipo and Maria (Salterelli) Treglia.  On June 17, 1949 Tony married Carolyn M. Hefner, she preceded him in death on May 23, 2024. 

Tony retired from Superior Coach Sheller Globe of Lima and was a farmer. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, LaFayette.  Tony was a former School Board member for the Allen East Schools.  

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