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"Griz" honored by Ada Alumni Association reception

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 8, 2023

By Paula Scott

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On January 7, family, friends, colleages and former Ada Schools student athletes gathered to honor Gregory Grimslid (a.k.a. Griz) as the newest member of the Hall of Honor. With a new plaque adorning the wall of honorees inside the south entrance, the reception gave the community an opportunity to thank Grimslid for his outstanding service.

In turn, the Sidney High School graduate spoke of having gone to 10 schools in his own 12 years of grade school, Grimslid said that one of the reasons he stayed in Ada, after graduating with a law degree from Ohio Northern, was because of the schools.

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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Crosby's-Mellow

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 8, 2023

On January 7, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the arrival of two hair care businesses at 402 S. Main--Crosby's barbershop and Mellow Hair Studio. Proprietors Blake Pifer and Yessica Arriga also hosted an open house, welcoming guests into the newly renovated building.

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Treece named as Development Director for Black Swamp Area Council

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 8, 2023

Jennifer Treece has joined the Black Swamp Area Council, Boy Scouts of America as the Development Director. In this role Jennifer will be supporting the Development operations of the Black Swamp Area Council, including the council special events, Friends of Scouting Campaign at the council level, and popcorn sale. 

Prior to joining the Black Swamp Area Council, Treece worked for the Findlay YMCA as the Development Director. She has also worked in youth development at Camp Fire and as a youth director with the YMCA in the greater Cleveland area. 

Treece and her husband Alex live in Findlay with their daughter and son. 

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AHS boys basketball nipped in rivalry thriller by Rams

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 8, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys basketball team hosted traditional arch-rival Upper Scioto Valley in their annual grudge match Saturday night, January 7, with the Rams pulling out a hard-fought victory late, 54-51.

Ram junior Alex Sanders scored seven straight points in the fourth quarter with USV clinging to a 43-42 lead to spark an 11-6 run that decided the outcome.

The 6-2 Sanders scored a game-high 22 points and also grabbed a team-best nine rebounds. 

Ada fell to 5-6 after the tough non-league loss. Meanwhile, USV improved to 7-3 with the close-shave win.

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4th quarter Mustang charge downs AHS boys basketball

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 7, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada boys basketball team harbored an upset bid into the fourth period at backyard rival Allen East before a huge Mustang closing run carried the hosts to a 69-55 Northwest Conference victory Friday night at Harrod.

Ada fell to 5-5 overall and 0-3 in the NWC with their second loss to the Mustangs in eight days. Meanwhile, AE improved to 6-3 overall and 1-1 in the NWC with the win.

"We were still only down four with six minutes left, and it got away from us," said second-year Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "We still turn it over too much and can't get stops or defensive rebounds when needed."

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Two-for-one: Jan. 7 Hall of Honor and boys basketball events

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 7, 2023

A double-header of sorts is scheduled for Saturday, January 7, at the Ada schools. A boys basketball game will be preceeded by a reception in the cafeteria for the newest Hall of Honor inductee, Greg Grimslid.

AHS boys basketball hosts traditional backyard foe USV (6-3) Saturday night in a non-league bout. The Rams were idle Friday evening.

"It will be a tough game, they had Friday night off so they will be fresh and ready to roll," said Halliday of the annual Ram rivalry contest.

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