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Photo-story: 139th annual Ada High School Commencement celebrated

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, May 30, 2022

A vivid pool of amethyst robes glowed amid the gathering of family and friends who came to celebrate the Ada High School class of 2022 at commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 29. The warm afternoon had graduates and their guests fanning their faces, while speeches and the presentation of diplomas brought some tears and some laughs.

Sixty-seven seniors became graduates, certified by principal Dan Lee and presented with their diplomas by Board of Education president Amy Mullins. A moment of silence was held in loving memory of Garrett Rettig, a classmate who died on December 22, 2021, and his diploma was awarded posthumously.

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Story-swap: Bluffton cyclist rides the equivalent of the distance around the equator

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, May 29, 2022

This week we sent Bluffton readers our Jane Helser story and offer in return this Bluffton Icon article about Mike Rhonemus, who recently went to great lengths riding area roads and trails. Note: The July 16 Ride to Remember passes through and has a rest area in Ada.

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Spring Fever Follies: Together We Got This

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, May 29, 2022

On May 20, Ada High School presented the Spring Fever Follies talent show with a program titled Together We Got This. (Program attached HERE.)

MC Jillian Allison introduced the performers and broke the ice by roaming the audience and grilling select individuals on "What is your favorite thing?" about her, Jillian, and providing a response in return.

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Cory-Rawson students win Paint the Plow by a landslide

Posted by Staff on Saturday, May 28, 2022

Hancock County’s Cory-Rawson High School took home both the ODOT choice award and people’s choice award in a clean sweep of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1’s annual Paint the Plow contest. The plow’s artwork honors Bluffton Police Department Officer Dominic Francis.

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Boots and Buckles 4-H report for May 23

Posted by Staff on Saturday, May 28, 2022

Report by Jadalyn Worthington

Meeting was called to order by President Chloe Anderson. Club said the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge. 

Next was roll call, answering “Where is your dream vacation?” 

Then the minutes from the last meeting were read by secretary Josie Schwemer. Treasurer’s report was given by treasure Issac Anderson.

New business

- Livestock registration deadline is June 1, 2022 except dairy feeders and broilers.

- Dairy feeder weigh in is May 28.

- Quality Assurance is May 22. Members who take Livestock must attend a QA meeting. The club is buying the members stall signs for the fair.

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Seven Ada students received Lions Club scholarships

Posted by Staff on Friday, May 27, 2022

On May 25, The Ada Lions Club honored this year’s scholarship recipients. As recipients were announced, these Ada High School students shared their plans following graduation. The club provided a meal to all scholarship recipients and their families, according Bob Simmons, the club's scholarship chairperson.

This year, the Club awarded seven scholarships for a total of $7250.00. One special scholarship award was given in honor of Joe Allen,who began the mulch project in 2000. Kirsten Poling received this scholarship award. 

Scholarship recipients are:

Madison Archer - $500

Riley Ferguson - $500

Selena Gonzalez-Jordan - $1200

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