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Bulldog boys hoops rebuilding with athleticism, youth

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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By Cort Reynolds

Ada High School head coach Vince Halliday enters year three of rebuilding the Bulldog boys basketball program with little returning experience but plenty of athleticism, youth and hope for the future in the fold. 

Nine seniors and all five starters graduated from a 10-14 team that went 0-8 in Northwest Conference play last year.

Two little-used lettermen return to combine with several promising but young newcomers this winter. Ada lost 99 percent of its scoring to graduation, yet could surprise people with its athletic ability.

"Obviously, we are very young and inexperienced," admitted Halliday. "We will probably start two freshmen and two sophomores. But I like the talent.

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December 2 Merry on Main is a holiday event for all

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Annual Merry on Main festivities take place this Saturday, December 2, on Main Street in downtown Ada. A variety of activities will take place from 11:00 am.-2:00 p.m.

The following events will take place at the Depot, according to the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce:

  • Meet Santa and his elves
  • Enjoy FREE cookies from the Lions Club
  • Cookie decorating station
  • Balloon artist
  • Ornament making
  • Free games 
  • Dance performances by Studio 419 students

Downtown locations will also host holiday-themed activities:

  • Meet Anna & Elsa at Century 21 Sunway Realty 
  • FREE hot chocolate bar at Buckeye East
  • Kids shopping event at Beatitudes
  • Letters to Santa and crafts at Ada First United Methodist Church

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Winter Wellness Club: Jogging with Johnny 

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

On Monday, Dec. 4 at 5:00 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park  District will offer a Winter Wellness Club: Jogging With Johnny at  Ottawa Metro Park-Wyandot Shelter Parking Area, 2632 Ada Rd.,  Lima.

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Richard “Riley” Woofter worked for Hal & Jean’s Restaurant

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Richard “Riley” Woofter, age 82, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on March 5, 1941 in Philippi, West Virginia to the late James and Dorothy (Riley) Woofter. On February 11, 1963 Riley married Genevieve Patton. He was preceded in death by his wife and by his son, Michael Woofter.

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November 29 community meal at St. Mark Lutheran

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 27, 2023

St. Mark Lutheran Church--located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada--will be again sponsoring it's community meal on Wednesday, November 29, from 5 to 6:30, or until they run out.  The meal is free and open to the public.

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Amber Rex taught at Ohio State Beauty Academy

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 27, 2023

Amber L. Rex, age 40, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. 

She was the daughter of Carole and Doug Stimmel of Harrod.  On April 9, 2005 Amber married Nathan A. Rex and he survives in Lima. Also surviving are her three children: Audrey, Cameron and Carson; a brother, Scott Stimmel; a sister, Amanda (Steve Dawson) Morris; two half-brothers: Landon Tomcho and Miley Tomcho; father and mother-in-law: Mark and Cheryl Rex; a brother and sister-in-law: Logan and Megan Rex; sister-in-law, Kristin Rex; maternal grandmother, Martha Tarlteton; and four nieces and nephews: Liam, Lyla, Alexis and Riley. 

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