MEDIA RELEASE__The Arbor Day Foundation named Ada, Ohio, a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries.
FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Schools inter-district open enrollment is now open for 2026–27. Families wishing to apply must complete the application online through FinalForms by May 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
FROM FACEBOOK__Allison Davis, a senior English and music major studying in the studio of Florin Simioanca will perform her senior recital on cello on March 21 at 2 p.m. in Snyder Recital Hall, Ohio Northern University.
MEDIA RELEASE__Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N Main St., has announced the following Holy Week schedule:
Palm Sunday Worship Service - March 29 at 10 a.m.
Good Friday Worship Service - Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
Easter Sunrise Worship Service - Sunday, April 5 at 7:30 a.m.
Easter Breakfast - Sunday, April 5 from 8-9 a.m.
Easter Resurrection Worship Service - Sunday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
On the Sunday after Easter, April 12 at 10 a.m., Ada FUMC also holds “Holy Humor Sunday.” See the following flyer for information.
Village of Ada Legal Counsel Jane Napier introduced the topic of data center developments at the Tuesday, March 17, regular meeting. She noted that some communities are issuing moratoriums on new data center projects to allow time for the local government to research their potential impact.
Village Administrator Amanda Sears noted that developers seek affordable land and municipal water capacity. She commented that in terms of water and sewer capacity, Ada could likely handle another manufacturer but not a data center.
MEDIA RELEASE__Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has entered into a partnership with Lima Pathology Associates, Inc. to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services across the health system.
As part of this partnership, Scott W. Wendroth, MD, will serve as medical director of the pathology department at Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH), while Matthew T. Kuhn, MD, will serve as medical director of the pathology departments at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center (AFCCC) and Bluffton Hospital.
MEDIA RELEASE__Lafayette Methodist Church, 204 W. Main St., Lafayette, is hosting its Annual Beef & Noodle Dinner on Maundy Thursday, April 2, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
All donations will go into a fund to help a family struggling with medical expenses.
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Beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, all-salads bar, dessert, drink
Bob Simmons, former Ada Council member and educator, is the 2025 Citizen of the Year as awarded at the February 28 Ada Distinguished Awards.
“Buckeye Bob” was introduced by Village Administrator Amanda Sears, who noted that he is one person who truly needs no introduction given his associations with “education, service, high school basketball, village council meetings… and a whole lot of scarlet and gray.”
