Make way for brewery development

Recent demoliton work on E. Buckeye in Ada has created a partial blank canvas for the creation of the Old Route 69 Brewery which plans to provide "craft beer, food and family-inclusive entertainment." The project now entails use of the Armory and the former Cole Motor Sales location.

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Celebrate greatness with Ada High School

Posted by Staff on Friday, May 3, 2024

Ada High School is celebrating the 50th anniversary its 1974 Ohio Class A Champion relay teams in both the 880 yards and 1 mile events.

The invite: "Join us at the Ada Track Invitational as we honor legends!

"We're thrilled to announce a special tribute at this year's Ada Track & Field Invitational."

"Let's celebrate the incredible achievements of these champions: Steve Decker, Doug Klingler, Mike Mankey, Allen Clum, Dennis Boutwell, and the late Mike Park."

Date: May 4

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: War Memorial Park Stadium

The celebration is part of the Ada Invitational track meet.

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Ada will “Kick Off Summer” with June 1-2 celebration

Posted by Staff on Friday, May 3, 2024

In addition to the PPK USA sanctioned Punt, Pass, & Kick competition at Ohio Northern University on Sunday, June 2, local businesses will be turning the entire weekend a "Kick Off Summer" celebration.

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is prmoting a weekend "filled with many fun activities for kids on Saturday and Sunday. We are encouraging our downtown businesses to have free kids activities available Saturday. We will be making a list of all events going on in town this weekend."

Visit the AACC Facebook page for ongoing announcements.

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George L. “Toby” Coon worked for Top Line/MTS

George L. “Toby” Coon, age 80, of Westminster, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

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Beverly J. Romick worked for Consolidated Biscuit Co.

CORRECTION The date below has been corrected.

Beverly J. Romick, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2024 at her home in Alger.  

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2024 Hardin County Fair booklet available

The 2024 Hardin County Fair Book has been finalized! It is available at the link below. In a Facebook announcement, organizers note "it has been submitted to the printer, however print books will have limited copies. Only rules and the open-class section will be available in print.

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Wilson Football Factory groundbreaking, May 16, 2023, Ada, Ohio.

Wilson Football Factory groundbreaking, May 16, 2023, Ada, Ohio.

Wilson Football Factory groundbreaking, May 16, 2023, Ada, Ohio.
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Village of Ada helps grow interest in the urban forest

Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 2, 2024

Ada earns continued Tree City USA designation

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Last week the Village of Ada Tree Commission sent third graders home with three-year-old river birch seedlings. The bagged, slime covered infant trees will grow fairly rapidly and have the potential to become 40+ foot trees with papery bark and yellow fall color.

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