FROM ADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FACEBOOK__No more April Fools here, we have a sad update from our friends at The Mercantile On Main:
“Hard to believe we've been in business almost 8 years - since July of 2018!
We have enjoyed the support of the Ada community and are thankful for the opportunity to provide a unique shopping experience; but the time has come to close. We will miss many of you who frequent the store to shop or just stop in for a visit, and are thankful God had our paths cross at The Mercantile.
Our "Going out of Business" sale begins this week with 30% off any purchase.”
Unmasking excellence, recognizing the impact makers of 2025
FROM HARDIN COUNTY CHAMBER & BUSINESS ALLIANCE FACEBOOK__Leadership, excellence, and dedication deserve to be celebrated! Join us for the county’s most prestigious evening of recognition: the Alliance Annual Awards Gala and Banquet on Thursday, April 16.
We are proud to officially announce the outstanding honorees for the evening:
Business of the Year - Scooter's Coffee
Small Business of the Year - Stillwater Metal
Nonprofit of the Year - Hardin Leadership, Inc.
Community Service - Ohio Northern University, Office of Admissions
FROM ADA BULLDOGS FACEBOOK__Get Ready for the 6th Annual Ada Junior Track Meet! See attached forms for details and past event records.
We’re excited to invite all students in Grades K–6 to participate in the 6th Annual Ada Junior Track Meet on Sunday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM!
Flyers and sign-up sheets have been sent home—be sure to return them by Thursday, April 9th. This is a fantastic opportunity for our young Bulldogs to experience the fun of track and field and maybe even spark a lifelong love for the sport! With 8+ events to choose from, there’s something for everyone to try and enjoy.
By Jakob Demmitt, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU HealthWise
The idiom “well-preserved” describes something or someone who remains in good condition despite their age. It is often a way to say someone does not look their age in a positive way.
Can food preservatives to maintain freshness not be the best way to preserve our health?
The following seven land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District during March 2026 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.
ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO
MEDIA RELEASE__ONU’s Durbin-Hileman Softball Stadium sustained significant storm damage to its bleachers, fencing and visitor dugout on March 26. The stadium is closed for repairs.
No additional games will be played at the stadium this season. The university hopes to reopen it for practice in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, the ONU softball team will be practicing at War Memorial Park, thanks to the township's assistance.
Sites for home games are still being finalized with area facilities.
