Ada's latest news

This photo features the Buckeye Stave Factory of Ada. The factory was located on the east side of Ada and was later a saw mill. The photo comes from the 1902 publication, "Ada and the O.N.U.: The New and the Old," courtesy of David Devier.

Parade information attached

Ada's oldest continually running event, the Farmers and Merchants Picnic, is taking place on Saturday, Aug 14. This is the 108th year for the event.

Entry forms for the parade can be picked up at Century 21 Sunway Realty LLC, 208 N. Main St., Ada.

Here’s parade details:

  • Line up: 8:30 a.m.
  • Line up location: West Lincoln Street, Myers East and West parking lot on ONU campus
  • Parade route: From West Lincoln to South Main to College to Simon to North Park
  • Parade starting time: 9:30 a.m.

For more details contact Becky Neville, parade chair, 419-230-2250 or Tami Waller, co-chair, 419-236-8500.

The Ada school board will hold a special meeting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, in the board room.

The purpose of the meeting is:

Donald J. Moritz, age 94, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 4, 1926 in Lima, Ohio to the late Fay William and Mary Kathryn (Neu) Moritz. On July 14, 1946 Donald married the love of his life, Jean Zimmer. She preceded him in death on October 9, 2009. His love for her never dimmed and was with him through the remainder of his life.

Here’s your chance to be part of this year’s Farmers and Merchants Picnic parade on Saturday, Aug. 14. Pick up entry forms at Century 21 Sunway Realty LLC, 208 N. Main St., Ada. Watch the Icon for additional details.

Miami University awarded degrees to students during spring commencement May 14-16, 2021

Pages