FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library has once again partnered with Project Linus, a non profit that gives blankets to seriously ill and traumatized children.
Donations of new, handmade, washable blankets may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours. Project Linus welcomes blankets of all sizes and styles, but asks that they are kept free from smoke, pet hair and strong fragrances.
MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County has officially relocated. The new office is open to the public at 950 W. Kohler St. in Kenton.
The Extension office is now in the same building as Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District, providing a convenient location for residents and community partners.
Individuals seeking directions to the new office can visit go.osu.edu/hardinmaps for Google Maps directions from their current location.
RAWSON__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team shut out Cory-Rawson 9-0 in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association mismatch on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Bulldog senior Andrew Allen tallied five goals to pace the offensive attack. Senior Carson Conley netted two goals and had one assist. Senior Chase Jarrett contributed two assists and one goal.
Ada improved to 6-5 overall and 1-3 in NCOSA play with the blowout win.
C-R dropped to 0-9 overall and 0-3 in the NCOSA after suffering the lopsided defeat.
ADA __The Ada High School girls soccer team dominated short-handed visiting Northwood 10-0 in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association mismatch on Monday, Sept. 21.
The Bulldogs raced to a 7-0 halftime lead and were never threatened by the Rangers.
Ada junior Rose Baxter scored two goals, and senior Kenley Poling dished out three assists to pace the onslaught.
The Bulldog girls improved to 9-1-2 overall and 1-1-1 in NCOSA action with the home blowout victory.
PANDORA__The visiting Ada High School volleyball team lost the first game but came back to defeat Pandora-Gilboa over four sets in a Blanchard Valley Conference match on Monday, Sept. 21.
The streaking Bulldogs won 17-25, 25-14, 25-21, 25-23 to record their sixth straight victory.
Ada improved to 12-1 overall, and 3-0 in BVC play with the road victory. The Bulldogs, Arlington, McComb and Leipsic are all tied atop the league at 3-0.
Organizers, vendors and shoppers came prepared for an uneven weather day at the 2026 Harvest & Herb Festival in downtown Ada. In online updates and her last assignment as Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director, Lindsay Hollar suggested coming early to the 40th installment of the Ada fall festival.
While Mother Nature cooperated, crowds thronged Ada's Main Street to shop, eat, listen to live music and enjoy the company of friends and family.
