Nomination forms are due by January 16, 2026. The online form is HERE.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Town & Gown committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award.
This individual goes above and beyond what is required in the areas of accomplishments and civic involvement. Nominees have improved the quality of the Ada community and have made strides to make Ada and ONU a place of pride. The nominee may be a community leader or even a “silent server” in the community who often will forego personal recognition in the interest of making a difference.
Laura J. Nuttle, age 63, of Ada, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
She was born on March 19, 1962, to the late Franklin R. and Avanell J. (Kindle) Brace. Laura married Neal Nuttle, and he survives in Ada.
Laura is also survived by her daughter, Emily Gore; a grandchild, Ripley; and a brother, Steven (Carole) Brace.
Laura worked as a vet tech for Ada Animal Hospital. She previously worked at Ohio Northern University, Ada, as a secretary in the Law Library. Laura was an animal lover, and especially loved her dogs.
MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Mike Duffey on December 16 to announce the results of a recent audit into educator preparation programs (EPPs) at colleges and universities across the state. (Statewide Audit Report)
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In the December 16 Ada varsity boys basketball game vs. New Knoxville, Bulldog Zack Zimmerman (#3) broke the school record for career 3-point shooting.
Zimmerman currently has 95 triples, which breaks the record previously held by Bulldog Owen Conley.
Conley graduated in 2017 and played football and basketball for Ada.
ADA–The Ada High School boys basketball team lost a 39-38 barnburner to visiting non-conference foe New Knoxville on Tuesday, December 16.
Playing their second straight one-point game, the Bulldogs ended up on the short end of the score after winning the last time. NK rallied to outscore Ada 12-6 in the fourth quarter, pulling off the road upset.
