Hanco EMS, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, has achieved an EMS Star of Life Award presented by the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire and Transportation Services, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services.
This award honors the exceptional work of Hanco EMS and recognizes its remarkable life-saving efforts and patient care performed during a particular incident.
Hanco EMS was one of nine organizations in Ohio to receive an EMS Star of Life Award this year out of more than 60 applicants.
The Ada High School Band will conclude the 2018-19 school year with a concert Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.
The spring concert will include recognition of the band and color guard students, with awards presentations for involvement in the instrumental music program.
Awards presented will include the nationally recognized John Phillips Sousa Award and the Orion Award for Band, as well as letter winners and additional awards. Jonathan Lischak is the instrumental music director.
By Cort Reynolds
FINDLAY - Five Ada track and field athletes made it to regionals at the Div. III district meet hosted by Liberty-Benton in Findlay Thursday and Saturday.
Ada senior Noah Mattson took first in the shot put, and junior Nora Dellifield finished third in the pole vault to post the top Bulldog individual finishes for the males and females.
Mattson is on a quest to return to the state meet and finish higher on the final podium.
Ada senior Miguel Jordan moved up from eighth in the 800 meter preliminary heats Thursday to finish third Saturday, clinching a return to regionals.
