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Heterick Library and Ada Public Library launch "Ada Chats"

Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, September 8, 2016

Inspired by TED Talks - short snippets of someone's passions, shared ideas, knowledge made more accessible - Heterick Library, ONU and Ada Public Library have paired up to offer Ada Chats this fall.

These monthly chats will look at a variety of topics and themes brought to you by  community members.

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Summer-long project complete - new gym surface ready for Sept. 12 game

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

Photos and story by Cort Reynolds

Ada High School unveiled its new gym surface design to the varsity 1971 addition
Wednesday afternoon. The project started in early summer as the floor had
to be sanded completely down for the first time in 15 years, removing
several layers of varnish.

EIGHT PHOTOS BELOW -

In addition, the high heat and humidity of the summer made it take the
paint longer to dry. But the project was necessary and brightens the gym.

"Over time, a surface will darken," pointed out Ada building and grounds
supervisor Mike Lenhart.

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Varsity Singer on stage!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

The Ada High School Varsity Singers performed at the Hardin County Fair during the fair's high school show choir concert on Sept. 7. This photo is from the Ada Bulldogs Facebook.

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Girls' soccer: Riverdale blanks Ada girls

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

MT. BLANCHARD - Host Riverdale netted four second half goals to post a 6-0 girls soccer victory over Ada Wednesday evening.

The defeat dropped the Lady Bulldog record to 1-3-1 overall.

Six Lady Falcons each tallied a goal for the victors: Madi Weber, Brandi Borkosky, Gabi Rodriguez, Reygan Frey, Haley Beltz and Alex Rothlisberger.

Riverdale put 24 shots on goal compared to one by Ada. Bulldog keeper Rielyn Castle made 16 saves in goal.

Ada hosts Crestview Saturday in the NWC opener.

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Wilson football garage sale Sept. 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

The Wilson Sporting Goods football garage sale is from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 24, Liberty Street, Ada. The sale includes hundreds of footballs, baseball gloves, shoes, clothes, tennis items and additional sporting good items.

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Hardin County Fair carcass Show of Champions Sept. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Did you ever wonder how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail? 

The OSU Extension office is pleased to announce the 2016 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions to be held Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. 

The annual carcass show will be held at Mt. Victory Meats, 670 E. Marion St., in Mt. Victory.  The carcass show will evaluate the meat value of the grand champion and reserve champion steers, barrows, gilts, lambs, and goats.

Carcass value will be determined by evaluating the dressing percentage, square inches of loin, external fat thickness, internal fat, quality grade, yield grade, and adjusted percent of muscle. 

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