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MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced: "Our January Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 21 at 8:30 a.m. at our new meeting location for 2026 — Beatitudes, 210 N. Main Street.

"Beatitudes will be providing breakfast for our group, including biscuits and gravy and a fresh fruit selection.

"We will also hear from their Director, Deb Curils, who will share insight into their mission, programs, and community impact. In addition, we’ll spend some time looking ahead at plans and priorities for 2026.

"We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off another great year together!"

MEDIA RELEASE ISSUED January 19, 2026 8:50 a.m.__A Level 2 Snow Emergency was declared by the Hardin County Sheriff.

The Village of Ada Municipal Building will be closed to the public in the event of a Level 2 or Level 3 Snow Emergency as declared by the Hardin County Sheriff.

Calls will still be answered during regular business hours. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

On Monday, January 19, the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Content will be on pause except for breaking news. Please email [email protected] or leave a message at 567-400-4266 for media releases, general questions and advertising inquiries.

179-59 victory at Baldwin Wallace

MEDIA RELEASE—The Ohio Northern men's swimming and diving team remained undefeated on the 2025-26 season after a 179-59 victory at Baldwin Wallace on Saturday.

THE BASICS

  • Records: Ohio Northern (6-0 overall, 3-0 OAC); Baldwin Wallace (4-5 Overall, 1-3 OAC).
  • Venue: BW Natatorium, Berea, Ohio.

MEET HIGHLIGHTS

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys basketball team dominated visiting non-conference county rival Hardin Northern 58-21 on Saturday, January 17.

It was the second Saturday in a row where Ada dominated a county rival by holding them to just 21 points.

Ada senior Kayleb Hickman poured in 13 first-period points on the strength of three triples, leading the Bulldogs to a commanding 21-3 lead. 

Remembered for environmental studies research

FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__To honor the legacy of Dr. Forrest Clingerman, an internationally respected professor of religion and philosophy and director of the Honors Program at Ohio Northern University, a unique Honors course was offered this fall, over a year after his unexpected death in the spring of 2024.

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