MEDIA RELEASE__Lima Central Catholic defeated Upper Scioto Valley 16-0 in five innings on Thursday in a Division VII sectional final at LCC. LCC will advance on to play Minster on May 28 at Elida in the district semifinals.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Cars & Coffee will hold its 2026 season opener on Saturday, May 23 from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Twisted Whisk is back with Coffee, Pastries, and their new food truck...The Whisk on Wheels
Door prizes from our generous local businesses
50/50 drawing
and more!
FROM THE ORGANIZERS
Last year we had 18 Door Prize Donors. This year we have 28 Door Prize Donors! A huge Thank You to our local businesses that have chosen to support Bluffton Cars & Coffee!
2026 graduates of Ada High School were celebrated at the annual Baccalaureate service on Tuesday, May 19 in the English Chapel at Ohio Northern University. This tradition began in 2002, under the leadership of Rev. Wayne Albertson, who wanted to honor graduates in a way that recognizes God’s guidance in their lives and allows their families and the community to offer personal blessings over each graduate. The Ada Ministerial Association has continued the tradition in partnership with the parents of graduating seniors.
By Benjamin Hoover, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Moral fiber is an idiom used to describe strength or courage that one derives from moral principles or ethical value. The term is linked to the nineteenth century and was in the 1873 English Oxford Dictionary. It compares human character with the strong threads of material or fiber. The term “a lack of moral fiber” was used officially by the British Royal Air Force in World War II to describe air crews who did not engage in battle due to fear.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting Third Thursday opportunities to shop local, May-December 2026:
Join us each month in downtown Ada for an evening of shopping, dining, and supporting your favorite local businesses.
Many of our Chamber members will be open late with specials, promotions, and plenty of small-town charm. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore downtown Ada from 5-8 p.m. .
Last chance 60% OFF shopping at The Mercantile on Main.
FREE root beer floats at Beatitudes.
Ada Rotary drive-thru chicken BBQ at Hays insurance. (They have extra meals $12)
MEDIA RELEASE_Ohio State University Extension of Hardin County has collected unofficial township rainfall data for April. Fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters in respective townships have been collecting rainfall amounts for the past 34 consecutive years. Rainfall amounts are recorded from only one section per township.
FROM FACEBOOK_McGuffey's community garage sale weekend has been set for May 28-30. This is the weekend before the village cleanup. Residents planning to have a yard sale may send a message to the village of McGuffy Facebook page that includes an address and a small description of items being sold. A master copy will be created and posted to Facebook and copies will be available for people while shopping.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new sticker for the 10 year anniversary of the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival.
For the past 10 years, the Wilson Football factory has celebrated the most iconic footballs and people in the game proudly from Ada. The factory has officially launched a logo commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the event. It will be featured on festival shirts, promotional materials, and as a commemorative sticker.
The Made in Ada Football Festival is set for August 22, 2026.
FROM FACEBOOK__Congratulations to Ada Schools student Ben Rush on his outstanding achievement at State Science Day! Ben, a 7th grade student, presented his individual project, *Shin Protectors*, and earned a Superior rating along with two prestigious first-place awards:
Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in Biotechnology & Biomedical Technologies: Presented for an outstanding project in the field of biotechnology. Sponsored by the Ohio Development Services Agency. Citadel Securities Innovation Prize: Awarded for using innovation and expert data analysis to address and solve real-world problems. Sponsored by Society for Science & The Public.
