FROM FACEBOOK__The ONU Tech Club will be hosting a free Touch-a-Truck community event on Thursday, April 23 from 5-8 PM. This is a great opportunity for children and families to explore a variety of vehicles, learn about different careers, and interact with local professionals in a hands-on environment. The event will take place in the parking lot near the ONU football stadium. Free-will donations will be collected for St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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Current chamber director Lindsay Hollar announced at the April chamber breakfast that she is stepping down later in 2026 to take on a larger role in a family business, Sheldon Gas Company of Dunkirk.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for our next part-time Chamber Director — this is a paid position!
This role will coordinate some of our community’s favorite events, including the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, Harvest & Herb Festival, Merry on Main, and more. They will also manage the chamber membership and monthly meetings.
MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE__(Original release December 18, 2026) Death Investigation.
On November 24, 2025 Paula Dirmeyer came to the Ada Police Department to report that she had been assaulted within the Village of Ada by a known individual. Officers gathered information from her and began an investigation.
On November 27, officers were notified by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office that Paula had been found deceased in her rural Allen County home; her body was transported to Lucas County for a post-mortem exam.
FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__The president-elect of the American Bar Association, a distinguished professor emeritus of pharmacy, and a retired U.S. Navy captain who broke barriers for women in the military, are Ohio Northern University’s 2026 Commencement speakers. All three commencement ceremonies will be held at the ONU Sports Center Field House.
LAW COMMENCEMENT
Barbara J. Howard will be featured at the Pettit College of Law ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m.
