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Janice Louise Dodge worked for Century 21 Realty

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 15, 2023

Janice Louise Dodge, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10:34 p.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. 

Janice was born on February 19, 1930 to Oscar and Louise (Bishop) Busick of Columbus Grove, who preceded her in death. On August 21, 1949, Janice married William R. “Bill” Dodge, who preceded her in death on April 8, 2019. Also preceding her in death are two sons: infant son, Ricky Lee Dodge in April 1950 and Brian David Dodge in October 1996; and a brother, Lester Busick. 

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Bulldog football hosts undefeated Vikings on Sept. 15

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 15, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

Coming off a road loss in the league opener, the Ada High School football team returns home to face undefeated Leipsic in a key Northwest Conference week five contest Friday, September 15.

It will be the first home game for the Bulldogs since beating USV 24-22 in the season-opener.

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Bulldog volleyball loss to Lincolnview

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 15, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School varsity volleyball team lost to tough Northwest Conference foe Lincolnview in three sets Thursday evening, September 14.

The Bulldog record fell to 7-4 overall and 1-1 in the NWC after the 25-12, 25-21, 25-19 defeat.

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Bulldog boys soccer ties Liberty-Benton

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 15, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team tied visiting Liberty-Benton 1-1 Thursday evening, September 14,  in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association match under the lights at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldog record moves to 2-4-3 overall and 0-0-2 in NCOSA action after their second straight league tie.

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Harvest & Herb festival preview: Vendors love Ada turnout

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 15, 2023

ONU Polar Preview and Family & Siblings Day also bring visitors to town

By Paula Scott

The 37th annual Harvest & Herb festival takes place on Ada's Main Street on Saturday, September 16. Coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival schedule is:

9:00 a.m. Festival opens
- Parade line-up at Ada High School
10:00 a.m. Parade start; route on Main from Highland to ONU campus
12:00 p.m. Crowning of the festival queen at Depot Park
4:00 p.m. Festival closes

There will be over 185 vendors ranging from “bakers to wreath makers and everything in between.” The chamber encourages visitors to start their holiday shopping early while supporting local vendors and artists. There will be live metal forging demonstrations, many food and beverage options, and Romick Railway rides.

The festival also features the largest parade in Ada and the crowning of the festival queen. The queen is selected by a panel of Judges based on scores received for three essays and an in-person interview.

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Ada Police arrest escapee from Lima's Worth Center

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 14, 2023

The following announcement was made on the Ada, Ohio Police Department Facebook page:

On September 12, 2023, Ada Police officers arrested an escapee from the Worth Center in Lima, Ohio.

On September 11, officers were made aware that Ray Cline Jr. had escaped from the Worth Center in Lima on the night prior. On September 12, officers received a tip that Cline was spotted in the Village of Ada walking near Main Street. 

Officers arrived and took Cline into custody without incident. He was subsequently transported to the Multi-County Jail in Marion, Ohio on an unrelated bench warrant. Other charges are currently pending.

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