Ada's latest news

By Tim Glon

Freshman Steven Slagle scored two goals and dished out six assists to lead the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse team to a dominating 19-4 victory over Franciscan in ONU's inaugural varsity contest on Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bears (1-0) also got four goals and two assists from freshman Max Weese.

The Barons (0-1) got two goals from Dan McCartney in their season opener.

Freshman Peter Hardt scored the first two goals in Ohio Northern history, finding the back of the net at the 12:10 and 10:57 marks of the first period. Fittingly, the first goal was assisted by Weese and the second goal by Slagle.

Real Living CCR Realtors will hold an open house at 7303 Clum Road, Harrod, from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, according to Lisa Wenger, realtor.

For information about the listing call Wenger at 419-231-1823.

There are plenty of snow shovels remaining at Dollar General due to the lack of snow this winter.

Many Adaites are happy for the milder winter this year after the last two years of arctic blasts and deep, long-lasting snow cover. Temperatures in the 60s are predicted for Sunday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Strong winds with gusts up to 60 miles per hour are possible in the Icon viewership area on Sunday, according to AEP.

Here's the statement from AEP:
"A strong jet stream will be in place across AEP Ohio on Sunday. As temperatures warm to near-record levels (60s F), some of these strong winds could mix down to the surface...resulting in strong wind gusts.

Sustained winds from the southwest of 30-35 m.p.h. and gusts up to 60 m.p.h. are possible Sunday afternoon across parts of AEP Ohio.

Ada Bingo plays every Thursday at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m.. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department

And, on the third Thursday of each month, the special Bonus Nights continue at Ada Bingo. These hugely popular Bingo Bonus Nights are held on the third Thursday of each month.

Story and photos Monty Siekerman

Who knows more about flea markets than Gus Guthrie, proprietor of the Ada Flea Market on Main Street?

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Here, he and his wife, Norma, help Mary Evenback sack up a purchases. Community Health Professionals hosted the Friday-Saturday event. Garage sales are always popular in the area, so people were waiting at the door when the sale began on Friday.

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