ADA__The Ada High School girls basketball team lost a close Blanchard Valley Conference contest to visiting Van Buren 41-35 on Thursday, January 15.
The game was tight all the way, with the Black Knights pulling away slightly in the final period to win.
VB led the tight battle 31-30 heading to the final quarter. The Knights outscored the Bulldog girls 10-5 in the fourth period to notch the six-point win.
MEDIA RELEASE__Since 2024 the Village of Ada has been working to improve emergency weather notification coverage throughout the Village. As of this morning, two new warning sirens have been installed and are fully operational. The sirens were strategically placed to ensure maximum coverage throughout the village in the event of potential tornadic activity.
As part of this upgrade, all siren testing and activation will now be managed remotely by the National Weather Service and will no longer be conducted manually by local officials.
The Ada Board of Education met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14. Outgoing board president Troy Erickson called the meeting to order and administered the oath of office to the new board members Jay Salyer and Kyle Poling.
New officers were elected. Matt Gossman will serve as Board President and Justin Hollon will serve as Vice President for the 2026 calendar year.
FROM FACEBOOK__With the possibility of significant snowfall, the Ada Police Department would like to remind residents that if a snow emergency is issued, no parking shall be permitted on the following streets. This order will be issued to assist with the efficient and safe removal of snow from our roadways.
Gilbert Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
Johnson Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
Simon Street from Lima Avenue to North Street
Lincoln Avenue from Corporation line to Corporation line
Turner Avenue from Main Street to Grand Avenue
Montford Avenue from Main Street to Liberty Street
FROM FACEBOOK__Looking for a meaningful way to promote your business and support local youth? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County is seeking raffle items and basket donations for the annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser.
The event is on April 11 at Hillcrest Lanes of Kenton with the first shift starting at 1:30 p.m. and the Battle of the First responders starting at 4 p.m.
This event supports the significant growth we’ve experienced over the past year as we continue serving more youth in our schools and community.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The idiom “keeping up with the Joneses” refers to social pressure to match or keep up with the wealth or status of your neighbors. In 2016, this common idiom was made into an action-comedy film starring Jon Hamm. The plot reveals the neighbors are jealous of the new couple who have moved in next door until they find out they are actually spies and the drama begins!
MEDIA RELEASE__The Department of Performing Arts at Ohio Northern University will hold its annual Day of Dance intensive on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1 - 5 p.m., for intermediate to advanced dancers in grades six through 12 made possible with support from the Ohio Arts Council.
Participants will study with ONU dance faculty and guest artists in four 50-minute classes consisting of a warm-up and progressions, tap, contemporary, and jazz. Registration for the Day of Dance will also include one free admission to the performance, “Spring Into Dance,” on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. in ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts.
MEDIA RELEASE__GriefShare is coming to Bluffton. GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly. The program is a warm, caring environment and you will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey through grief. There are three key parts to the GriefShare experience.
Video Seminar: Encouraging information-packed videos featuring grief recovery experts.
Support Group: Small group discussion about the weekly video content.
Workbook: Journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics.
MEDIA RELEASE__ONU HealthWise Pharmacy now offers a free Remote Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) program for Medicaid patients with diabetes. Eligible patients receive a free wearable CGM device and ongoing remote support from a pharmacist via phone or text to help monitor blood sugar in real time, improve diabetes management, and reduce barriers to care.
This service was developed after recognizing that many Medicaid patients with diabetes face barriers to consistent glucose monitoring and follow-up care. Cost, transportation, limited appointment availability, and lack of real-time data often make it difficult for patients to manage their blood sugar effectively.
