September 2024
ONU “Ada Community Engagement Day” …an icebreaker on steroids
An “icebreaker” on steroids! Atthebeginningofeachnewschool year, Ohio Northern University sets up an “Ada Community Engagement Day (ACE)” for all ONU students wanting to participate. And it is, indeed, QUITE an event.
JEAN LOUISE SLEESMAN
Jean Louise Sleesman, age 89, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born on February 26, 1935 in Somerset, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada
8 healthy snack ideas kids will love
Parents know that growing children need a lot of food. According to pediatric dietitian Hanna Leikin, MS, RD, CSP, LD, kids need a higher calorie demand per body weight compared to adults to support bone development, muscle growth and other bodily functions. Perhaps that’s why it seems like a stocked refrigerator or pantry can become barren in just a few days when kids are in the house.
USV’s Kear inducted into Upper
The Herald has just learned that former Upper Scioto Valley High School coach, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal, Rex Kear, has been inducted into his high school’s “Athletic Hall of Fame.” At USV, he also coached junior high and high school football for 28 years. Kear is a 1969 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School.
From the Corn Fields to the Coast Guard
You may well have seen his house painting van around over the years. Paul Burkholder has been painting in a wide swath of the general area for more than two decades now.
Ada boys lance Musketeers
ADA – The Ada boys soccer team rode a big second half to convincingly defeat Fort Jennings 6-1 Monday evening at War Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs scored five second- half goals to break away from a halftime tie and win.
Mustangs fall to Lakers
HARROD — Allen East’s football team for a second straight week rallied to overcome a deficit. However, they were unable to pull out a win as Indian Lake scored in the fourth quarter to pull out a 28-21 non-league win.
Polar Bears run by Hornets
DOLA — Hardin Northern’s football team used a solid rushing attack Friday night to defeat Cory-Rawson 29-0 in Northwest Central Conference action. The Polar Bears rushed for 323 yards in the game and four touchdowns in the win.
Bulldogs nipped on last play of wild BVC opener by Devils
ADA – Ada’s first-ever Blanchard Valley Conference football contest was a memorable thriller at a chilly War Memorial Stadium last Friday night. The wild and woolly Ada/ Arlington seesaw shootout had the feel that whichever team had the ball last was going to win the game.