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Ada boys soccer defeats Hornets, sets three new school records

Jolliff nets 9, Williams gets 6 assists to set school records

By Cort Reynolds

RAWSON __ The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team whipped Cory-Rawson 13-0 in a memorable, record-setting North Central Ohio Soccer Association season finale Wednesday night, October 2.

Ada senior Logan Jolliff netted a school-record nine goals, which tied the third-highest single-match total in OHSAA history. The previous Bulldog record of eight goals was set by Jake Poling in 2020.

Two ONU football players face felony charges in Hardin County

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On September 29 two Ohio Northern University students who are also on the football team were arrested by the Ada Police Department and charged with felony offenses to be heard by the Hardin County Municipal Court and Judge Gregory A. Grimslid.

Brennon Norris has been charged with menacing and burglary in an incident involving Austin Crouch-Hadley.  A preliminary hearing is set for October 4 regarding these charges.

Cooper Ray Braden has been charged with assault and burglary in an incident involving Austin Crouch-Hadley. A preliminary hearing is set for October 4 regarding these charges.

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Ada chamber to connect area businesses with ONU interns

Announcement from the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce

This summer [2025], students from the Ohio Northern University Dicke College of Business Administration are eager to gain real-world experience through local internships! Many would like to stay in the Ada/ Hardin County area this summer.

Dress up, party down at Beatitudes Re-Prom fundraiser 

October 12 at McIntosh Center ballroom at Ohio Northern, 6-8:00 p.m.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Does the thought of the upcoming Ada High School Homecoming Dance make you a little jealous? Check out this opportunity to dress up and dance while raising funds for Beatitudes community services.

Ada girls soccer shuts out Bearcats for 8th win

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By Cort Reynolds

SPENCERVILLE – The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team defeated former league foe Spencerville and the elements 1-0 Tuesday night, October 1.

The match was scoreless in the first half.

In the second half, Ada’s Kenley Poling knocked in a rebound shot off Alex Gibson’s long direct kick to provide the game’s only score.

“Their keeper bobbled it and Kenley cleaned up,” said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. “Alex’s long placed kick came from about midfield after a foul.”

Willard Castle served in the U.S. Army

Willard Castle, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on June 17, 1931 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Acro and Luranie (Stephens) Castle.  On March 5, 1955 Willard married Hattie Castle and she preceded him in death on December 15, 2012.  

Willard retired after thirty-six years from Rockwell International in Kenton, where he worked as a maintenance welder. He also worked for twenty-one years on the Erie Railroad. Willard was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. 

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