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Hardin County Red Cross assisting rural family following house fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

The American Red Cross of Hardin County is helping a rural family following a fire in their home.

Volunteer disaster responders Daryl Flowers and Arin Tracy responded to a call for help on County Road 135 on Saturday morning.  They quickly assessed the immediate needs of the family and provided assistance for food, clothing and bedding for one adult and one child.

The Red Cross will continue to aid the residents as needed and assist in long term recovery planning with resources, information, and referrals to partner agencies.

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What did you buy at this year's Wilson's garage sale?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

Hundreds of people lined up before 8 a.m. for the annual Wilson Sporting Good Co. garage sale on Saturday morning. The event was held in the company's parking lot, nearby parking areas were filled to capacity.

The sun had barely peeked above the horizon, but a long line of shoppers was already on hand to take home some bargains.

One man said he was there for the "good deals."

Another said he was carrying out golf clubs for $55 that would normally sell for $200 in a retail store.

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A visit from last year's ONU homecoming king and queen

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

Last year's ONU Homecoming king and queen were back for this year's activities on Saturday.

Posed in front of a converted trolley (owned by the Allen County RTA) are Taylor Manahan and Jacob Soppe.

Taylor, who graduated in May, now lives in West Liberty. Jacob is a fourth-year pharmacy student from Columbus.

(Monty Siekerman photo)

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Huge night for Trent Jolliff against Grove

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

There is a new quarterback in town for the Ada Bulldogs.

Sophomore passing sensation Seth Conley (5) went down with season-ending broken bones in his forearm late in the game at Spencerville.

Junior wide receiver and defensive back Trent Jolliff (15) gook over the reins and had a huge night passing, rushing and interception passes in Ada’s bruising win over state-ranked Columbus Grove on Friday.

(Photos by Carl Wilkerson)

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Underdog Bulldogs upset state-ranked Bulldogs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

By Dusty Donley

Stingy defense and a monster game from Ada Senior Blake Ansley propelled the underdog Bulldogs to a 19-7 upset home victory over state ranked Columbus Grove on Friday.

Ansley hauled in eight grabs for 209 yards, scoring on plays of 50 and 80 yards, helping Ada to improve their record to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Northwest Conference.
Neither team found the end zone until late in the second quarter as multiple turnovers plagued both offenses early in the game.

MORE PHOTOS - CLICK HERE

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Big weekend on campus

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 25, 2015

You bet, let the good times roar. Ohio Northern University's homecoming weekend is underway. That means lots of visitors in Ada. Click here for the homecoming event schedule.

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