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Charles E. Coates was a farmer

Charles "Charlie" E. Coates, 84, passed away June 20, 2024, at Vancrest of Ada.

APL holds geocaching event at 1:00 p.m. on June 22

Learn about geocaching at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the Ada Public Library. Local geocacher Bob Seymour will teach the basics of geocaching and show you how to find and log caches. Discover the thrill of finding hidden treasures in your community! ***BRING a smartphone***

Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival creates pre-order merch for 2024

The Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival Committee will be selling commemorative t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies for the 2024 event, which takes place on Saturday, August 24.

The design is inspired by Ada, Ohio Northern University and Wilson colors, bringing them all together and representing the special aspects that make Ada "Football Town USA."

The online shop will be open until Friday, July 26. There is an option for shipping direct to the purchaser and there will be one pickup day, Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Four Season's Drive Thru.

The online shop is located at https://adafootballfestival.itemorder.com/

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Weekend Doctor: Facet joint pain

By William Hogan, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints, affecting millions of Americans every year. While conditions like herniated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves are often the suspected culprits, in many cases, the true source is facet joint pain.

NOVFA parade celebrates 150th anniversary of organization created in Ada

Jim Tressel celebrates the fire service with Ada

For parade photos, see the Ada-Liberty Fire Dept Facebook page

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Amidst a busy schedule of events, the 150th Convention of the Northwest Ohio Volunteer Firemen’s Association (NOVFA) put on a parade down Ada’s Main St. on Saturday, June 15. Ada is the birthplace of the organization, making this an extra special celebration for the Village.

Ada swimmers outscored by Westside

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ The Ada Gators swim team hosted Westside on a hot, sunny Thursday evening, June 20, at the Village of Ada pool.

The visiting Waves won the combined boys/girls team meet, 547-216, as well as the boys and girls divisions. The Waves beat the Gator boys 287-103, while the Wave girls beat their Gator counterparts, 260-113.

The Gator boys fell to 2-2 with the loss, while the Ada girls are 1-3 in dual meets.

Gator Luke Harriger won four races in the boys 8-and-under age division.

Landry Harriger (boys 11-12) and Lincoln Harriger (boys 13-14) each swam to first in three races.

Adaite Olivia Agozzino won three individual races in the girls 11-12 age bracket.

Teammate Kyleigh Nau also swept to first in three events of the girls 9-10 division.

Ada swimmer/coach Lily Baumgartner (girls 15 & over) touched first in the 50-meter breaststroke.

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