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Dear Chamber and Ada Community Members,

We are excited to invite you to one of Ada’s most meaningful celebrations of the year — the 3rd Annual Ada Distinguished Awards Night!

This special evening honors the individuals who make a lasting impact on our community, and we would love for you and your guests to join us.

Thursday, February 26, 2026
6:00 PM
Liberty Oaks | Ada, Ohio

 Ticket Options:
• Individual Ticket: $30
• Table Ticket: $225 (8 Seats)  Perfect for businesses, organizations, or groups who want to attend together

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Board of Commissioners has approved a new shared leadership model for Hardin County Job and Family Services (HCJFS), partnering with Auglaize County Job and Family Services to provide experienced, stable executive leadership for the agency. Under this agreement, Julie Gossard, current Director of Auglaize County Job and Family Services, will also serve as Director for Hardin County Job and Family Services effective January 1, 2026. Julie will remain a full-time employee of Auglaize County, while Hardin County fills a full-time Social Services Administrator/Assistant Director position to provide on-site daily leadership and operational oversight.

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FROM FACEBOOK__At the Ada Police Department annual Department Christmas Party and Awards Dinner, Officer Aaron Everhart was presented with a Departmental Citation in recognition of his actions during an incident that occurred in September 2025. MORE ▶︎

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MEDIA RELEASE__Join Ohio State University Extension for a free event on February 3 to learn more about tar spot in corn, new resources and ask questions about tar spot. 

The program will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ohio State University Extension Office in Hardin County, located at 1021 West Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326. The program is capped at 30 participants due to space constraints, so pre-registration is required. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

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Theresa A. Greene, age 55, of McGuffey, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

Theresa was born on December 24, 1970, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Robert Bricker and Nancy (Mariner) Cannady.  Also preceding her in death is her sister. 

On March 20, 2018 Theresa married Larry C. Greene, Jr. of McGuffey. Also surviving are two sons: Alan Bricker of Bellefontaine and James Godwin of Kenton; daughter, Christina (Dustin) Stewart of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren: Samantha, Ariana, Elizabeth, Abriella and Hayden; two brothers: Terry (Donna) Bricker and Steve (Lori) Bricker; and stepmother, Arlene (Chris) Knopp. 

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Chrissobilis 4th in 2 events

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA – The Ada High School swim team competed at the annual day-long Bluffton Holiday Classic meet in the Lima YMCA on Tuesday, December 30.

The Ada boys came in a solid ninth out of 24 teams with 75 points. Bryan captured the boys championship with 317 points. Findlay came in second with 291, while Shawnee scored 235 and St. Marys 226.

The Bluffton boys ended up sixth at 163.5 points.

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