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Ada Bulldog softball blanks Elida with defense, pitching 

By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA – The visiting Ada High School softball team shut out Elida 2-0 in a non-league pitcher’s battle of the Bulldogs Thursday evening, May 27.

“We played amazing defense,” said fourth-year Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt. 

The visiting Ada Bulldogs buckled down defensively with runners on base and came up with timely pitching to keep Elida scoreless.

Ada improves to 2-0 with the road victory, while Elida fel1 to 1-1 after the defeat. Elida pounded out 24 hits and won at perennial NWC power Crestview 12-4 Wednesday.

Bulldog Zimmerman named HM All-Ohio boys basketball

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS – The 2025 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced on March 26 by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. 

Ada junior wing Zack Zimmerman was named honorable mention all-state for Div. VI. The 6-2 junior averaged a team-high 14.2 points per game and led the Bulldogs in three-point field goals made this past season.

Zimmerman hit several big late-game shots to help lead Ada to a 14-9 overall record (7-3 Blanchard Valley Conference) in 2024-25.

Council meetings on proposed vendors ordinance postponed

From the Village of Ada

Due to unavailability of the meeting room at Community Health Professionals the meetings previously listed in the Ada Icon have been postponed.

The ordinance has also been tabled for further review by the Village’s Solicitor. We will issue an update on the meetings and the ordinance as soon as they are available.

Ada, Ohio recognized as a 2024 Tree City USA

From the Village of Ada

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Ada, Ohio a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community.

To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and participating in an Arbor Day celebration.

Espresso: The caffeine crisis in the Emergency Room

By Sarah Turske, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist 
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Sabrina Carpenter is a new superstar in the music industry. She released a top 10 hit in over 20 countries in 2024 called Espresso. She performed on Saturday Night Live when she was the musical guest on May 18, 2024.

Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage where hot water is forced over the finely ground coffee via pressure. One ounce of espresso has about 63mg of caffeine.

Caffeine is quickly becoming the go-to boost for many, especially among younger people looking for an extra burst of energy throughout the day. A daily dose of up to 400 mg can help you feel more mentally sharp and physically energized. It is important to understand that 400mg of caffeine at one time can be dangerous to your health. 

Courtesy phone calls on Hardin County dog licensing

From Hardin County Sheriff's Office on Facebook

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) have begun making courtesy phone calls on behalf of the Hardin County Dog Warden concerning compliance with dog licensing regulations. If you receive a call in this regard, please be aware it is NOT a scam.

All responses or questions should be directed to the Dog Warden in person at the Hardin County Dog Shelter, 49 Jones Rd., Kenton or by calling 419-674-2209.

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