Ada's latest news

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First day of school: "Tell me your teacher's name and I can help you find your classroom." Under the circumstances of no parents allowed to enter the building, this year's first day of classes at Ada elementary were unique from previous first-day situations. Here are some additional photos of students arriving to school on Monday.

From 1 to 3 p.m. at Dial-Roberson Stadium

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A Hardin County food distribution event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Dial-Roberson Stadium on the ONU campus, according to Jason Aldrich.

Enter on Klingler Road. To received food persons must be 18 or older, have a valid photo ID and proof of residency, be at or below 230 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and sign and eligibility to take food home form.

In July, the Ada visit resulted in the distribution of 35,900 pounds of food passed to 133 families.

Members of the Ohio National Guard loaded vehicles with food during the two-hour period. Their volunteer efforts are part of their mission assisting food banks across Ohio.

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 Louise T. Baker, 94, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at 6:49 a.m. at her home in Harrod, surrounded by her family.  Louise was also known as “Granny” “Ta-Da” or “Sis,” depending on who she was talking to.

Louise was born on Sept. 10, 1925, to Balthasar and Teresa (Thuringer) Kirchmeier, who preceded her in death.

On Sept. 20, 1946, she married Charles E. Baker who died Sept. 8, 1971, in Denver, Colorado. After her husband’s death, Louise moved to Ohio where she made her home with her daughter, Donna and son-in-law Phil, in Harrod, until the time of her death.

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Cheryl Geer is the winner in the first 3 Brothers Family Pizza-Ada Icon pizza contest.

She correctly identified the 477779 as the number of the caboose in the railroad depot. Her entry was picked from all the correct entries. There were over 30 entries.

She wins a 2-item, 16-inch pizza from 3 Brothers. Watch for the next pizza contest coming soon on the Ada Icon.

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The congregations of St. Mark Lutheran and Sugar Grove United Methodist are working together to provide a free community meal – Last Wednesday Community Meal –  from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The meal is for carryout only and pickups are available at St. Mark, 125 Johnson St., Ada. Social distancing and safety protocol will be observed. The meal will be served out of St. Mark Lutheran located at 125 S. Johnson St. Ada.

The menu includes shredded chicken sandwich, bakes beans, melon chunks and a cookie.

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Brittany Daniels, third grade teacher, welcomes Ada students back to school on Monday morning. This year's fashion style includes masks.

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