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AHS boys basketball loss at New Knoxville

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High school boys basketball team got outscored 24-14 in the fourth period and lost 66-56 at New Knoxville in a makeup contest Tuesday night, January 24.

The Bulldogs trailed 16-15 after the first period, but rallied to lead 27-23 at halftime. New Knoxville tied it 42-42 after three quarters with a 19-15 third stanza.

Hardin County candidate filing deadlines for 2023 general election

CORRECTION: This article has been corrected to show that two (2) Ada council member terms will expire at the end of this year.

By Paula Scott

The Hardin County Board of Elections has announced that the filing deadline for partisan candidates and local questions and issues for the May 2, 2023 Primary Election, including local option petitions, is February 1, 2023. 

Petitions must be filed at the Hardin County Board of Elections by 4:00 p.m. A State of Ohio candidate requirement guide can be found HERE.

Snow emergency ordinance reminder

The Ada Police Department reminded residents of the following requirements during snow emergencies. Check out the APD Facebook page.

In preparation for the possible winter storm, we would like to remind citizens of the Village’s snow emergency ordinance, 351.21. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/.../latest/ada_oh/0-0-0-9122

“During the existence of an emergency snow conditions, no person shall park a motor vehicle upon the following public streets in the Village, as follows:

No parking shall be permitted on:

Gilbert Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;

Johnson Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;

Simon Street Lima Avenue to North Street;

Lincoln Avenue from Corporation line to Corporation line;

Turner Avenue from Main Street to Grand Avenue;

Montford Avenue from Main Street to Liberty Street,

Highland Avenue from Gilbert Street to Simon Street,

Buckeye Avenue from Johnson Street to Grand Avenue and University Avenue from Main Street to Ream Street.

St. Mark Lutheran community meal on February 1

St. Mark Lutheran will be serving its free Community Meal from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1. (Note: this is a new date. The event was rescheduled due to the January 25 winter storm warning.)

The meal is free and open to the public. The menu consists of spaghetti with meat balls, green beans, garlic bread, fruit and a cookie.  

The church is located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson St. in Ada.  You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service. Organizers note, "Last month we served over 100 meals so don't be late. See you there."

IMPULSE: Spring Dance Concert kicks off new Freed Center season

The Ohio Northern University dance company will present a spring dance concert titled IMPULSE representing works based on the reaction to internal and external stimuli while exploring motif, gesture, weight, time, and space.

Faculty, guest artists, and student choreographers will present a dance concert based on emotions, ideas, experiences, and motivations using the moving body through the lens of various classical and contemporary dance genres. Informing, inspiring, educating, and entertaining, IMPULSE will connect body and community through the Biggs Theatre stage.

For more information, contact the Freed Center Box Office at 419-772-1900 or email [email protected]

Ada Schools and ONU closed; Winter Storm Warning for January 25

UPDATED 6:30 A.M. Wednesday, Jan. 25: Ada Schools will be closed and have a remote learning day on on January 25. ONU is moving to virtual instruction and administrative offices are closed on Jan. 25. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight Jan. 24 to 1:00 p.m. Jan. 25.

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