You are here

Ada's latest news

Mission u held at Ada United Methodist Church

ONU hosted about 300 Methodists last week during Mission u, an annual school for laypersons, officers, and pastors from the West Ohio Conference. 

Here, Rev. Jeanine L. Walker places a conference poster in McIntosh Center. She served as dean of the school. Her day job is pastor of York Street United Methodist Church in Cincinnati. 

Jumbo Jr. Farmers was held Monday

By: Drew Hoppe

The monthly meeting for the Jumbo Jr. Farmers was held Monday, July 10th at the McDonald Township Hall.  The meeting was started by the 4-H Pledge being led by Claire Ketcham and the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by Drew Hoppe.  At the meeting the group was given presentations by Kathryn Osborn on her County Demonstration project and some tips for members while judging.  Our other presentation was given by Claire Ketcham on her cooking project where she made Trail Mix samples for the group to try.  Also at the meeting we finished our fair entries for the upcoming 2017 Hardin County Fair. 

High school girls tennis meeting

High school girls interested in playing tennis this fall meet in media center Thursday (7/13) @ 6 pm. Email Mr. Jochims if can't attend.
(Ohio Alerts)

Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4H meeting held

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H Club held a meeting on Monday, July 10th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hardin Northern Ag Building. Recreation for the evening was playing outside led by Makenna Eibling. Preston Wykes led the 4-H Pledge, and Carl Woodruff led the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were 33 members, 7 advisers, and 4 guests. Clover Award sheets were turned in. Bob McBride went over what should be completed in the individual's books for judging. Vern Woodruff Jr. presented a demonstration on rockets. Carl Woodruff demonstrated his project on Science Chemistry. Heidi Trachsel also gave a presentation on sewing and ironing. Leif Trachsel led trivia.

Suspected arson

The Hardin County Fire and Explosion Investigation Team is seeking information regarding a suspected arson fire that occurred at 23382 County Road 144, Kenton at approximately 11:20 p.m. on July 4.

The fire heavily damaged a house owned by Gary Oates. Anyone with any information about the fire, should contact Detective Mike Conley at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office (419)673-1268.

Let the work begin

Let the work begin.

Site line markings are being made Monday morning for the Ada Public Library addition and renovation.

Large machinery, seen in the background, has been brought in to begin the serious work.

The lot on the north side of the library once housed a large brick building that was home to the Masonic organizations in town.
(Monty Siekerman photo)

Pages