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Bulldog softball looks to contend for 2024 NWC title behind Bassitt, strong junior class

PHOTO by Cort Reynolds / The Ada varsity softball team, from left, Row 1: Jenna Bassitt, Karley Wagner, Daicy Robinson, Katie Sizemore, Tess Griffith, Aidra Preston, Natilyn McClain. Row 2: Gabbie Fleming, Abbey Johnston, Emma Lambdin, Madi Rowland, Alainee Buxton, Sophie Fleming. Row 3: Kiera Cash, Kylie Fenner, Reese Jordan, Taliana Parker, Dailah Preston. Back: assistant coach Noah Stamper, head coach Jeff Bassitt, assistant coach Ann Bassitt.

By Cort Reynolds

The talented Ada High School softball team showed great improvement on the field and in the win-loss column in 2023, led by a sophomore-laden lineup.

Strawberry Fields Forever: Nutrition and health

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Strawberry Fields Forever was an original ballad written by John Lennon for the Beatles. It was released on February 13, 1967.  The song was considered a departure from the classic Beatles songs and many felt it ushered in the psychedelic genre. After Lennon’s death, 2.5 acres of Central Park in New York City known as Strawberry Fields was dedicated to his memory.

Science provides insight on so many aspects about our lives and the influence of health and happiness.  These different aspects can include food, relationships, passions and laughter.

One example is a new movement to educate the public about how food is a medicine for health. The food is medicine (FIM) movement aims to bring more components of nutrition into the healthcare system.  

Ada Community Pool passes on sale April 1-May 24

The Village of Ada has announced that pre-season discounted 2024 pool pass sales begin on April 1, 2024 and end May 24, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. 

ONU English Reading Series hosts fiction writer Ghassan Zeineddine

On Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m., the spring 2024 ONU English Reading Series will feature fiction writer Ghassan Zeineddine alongside creative writing majors Chrys Goldy and Hunter Houser. The reading will take place in the Wilson Center Elzay Gallery of Art.

Dexter Woods receives Physics award

FLINT, Mich__Dexter Woods received an Outstanding Physics Performance Award during the 2024 A-Section Physics Club Awards on March 11.

Your invitation to 119th Ada High School Interclass

The Ada Exempted Village School District will host the 119th Ada Interclass Competition this Friday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ada High School Auditorium.

This annual tradition highlights the academic abilities and creativity of Ada students as they compete among grade levels in writing and performance categories for the coveted Interclass Cup.  

Organizers note, "Whether you have never witnessed Interclass or are an alum of the competition, we would love for you to help us to cheer on this year's group of talented students!"

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