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Ada Schools Honor Roll for 3rd quarter of 2024-2025

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Ada Exempted Village Schools have released the following honor roll for the third quarter of 2024-2025 for grades 4-12. Dean's List recognition is awarded for grades 7-12.

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Barn fire part of busy March 10 week for Ada-Liberty Fire Dept.

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Additional details on March 14 fires posted HERE from Hancock County Sheriff's Office.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On March 10 a passerby noticed a barn on fire at 2094 CR 60 and notified the residents who were at home at the time.

Ada-Liberty Fire Chief Jay Epley reported that some contents of the barn were damaged but that firefighters executed a nice stop to the fire. Alger and McGuffey fire department provided assistance at the scene.

There were no injuries from the fire.

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Bulldog tennis to be coached by Bivens

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Season opener is March 28 at home

By Cort Reynolds

For spring 2025, the Ada High School boys tennis team has 13 players on its roster led by one senior ace and coached by new mentor Carter Bivens.

Seven lettermen and five seniors are back from last season.

Pictured above) The Ada varsity tennis team, L-R, front row: Rey Hurley, Nathan
Williams, Tori Rausch, Luke Archer, Mohamad Khalil. Row 2: Steven Fisher, Peyton Karsten, Gio Hurley, Lawson Klingler. Back: Cayden Wise, Justin Bowden, Sam Crawford, Brandon Prater, head coach Carter Bivens.

Senior Nathan Williams easily tops the returnees. The quick southpaw has a good serve, fine speed and quickness, and a strong forehand. He was the top Bulldog player last spring and was one of the top two Ada netters as a sophomore.

Sophomore returnee Brandon Prater is expected to hold down the second singles spot.

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Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

From the Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers
State Wildlife Officer Nolan Johnson, assigned to Van Wert County, donated 147 pounds of venison that had been seized as evidence to the Van Wert Cooperative Ministries. This was the first time the organization received a donation from the Ohio Division of Wildlife and they were very grateful. When possible, venison seized as evidence in white-tailed deer violation cases is donated to food pantries.

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Awakenings victim outreach program receives grant

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 18, 2025

LIMA __The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program at Area Agency on Aging 3 was awarded a multi-year grant through the Health Path Foundation of Ohio to support older adults (60+).

The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program supports older adults across Allen, Auglaize, Hanock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation. These funds are available to assist with a variety of direct services that can help improve their safety and well-being following any number of situations. The items or funding must be needed as a direct result of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Possible assistance could include:

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Friends of the Ada Public Library meet March 19

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The next meeting of the Friends of the Ada Public Library is March 19 at 7:00 p.m.

From www.AdaLibrary.org
Friends of the Ada Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the Library in our community. Friends help promote the library, develop activities, present special programs, and encourage reading and use of the Library. Friends meet about every other month to discuss and plan upcoming library functions. Attending meetings is encouraged to share ideas, volunteer for programs, and keep up-to-date on library activities.

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