Ada's latest news

AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church will be serving it's Community Meal this coming Wednesday, August 27, from 5:00 to 6:30 (or until we run out) at the church on the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada. 

This month's menu consist of cheesy sloppy joes, baked beans, fruit, and cookies. 

As always you may drive up for curbside service, carry out, or, our favorite, dine in. 

This meal is free and opened to the public. We do ask that if you require more than 8 meals that you call 419-792-0911 before noon on Monday so that we can be prepared.  We have run out of food the last two months. 

We are looking forward to serving everyone. 

Application deadline September 12

AUG 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Sheriff Keith Everhart has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Hardin County Citizens Sheriff's Academy to be conducted consecutive Tuesdays beginning September 16 and running through October 28. 

The sessions are planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton. 

From www.BlufftonIcon.com

For those who need a reason to look forward to fall: Suter Produce has announced that Saturday, September 13 is opening day for the Corn Maze at 4678 Road R, Pandora, Ohio. The 2025 maze has a creative arts theme that is best appreciated from an aerial view.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team scored four second half goals to break a tie and beat defense-minded foe Fort Jennings 5-1 in the home opener at War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, August 20.

The Bulldog girls improved to 3-0 with the decisive non-league victory, while FJ fell to 0-2 with the defeat.
Ada senior Alex Gibson tallied two goals to pace the victors.

AUGUST 16 MEDIA RELEASE__The Freed Center for the Performing Arts at Ohio Northern University (ONU) announces its full slate of theatre, dance and music events for the 2025-26 season, beginning with the contemporary musical The Mad Ones which opens on Oct. 1.

By Kami McDonald, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy

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