1910 Ada Humane Society
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
1895 the first operation of appendicitis was performed in Ada.
Feb. 25, 1903 the First National Bank had an adding machine.
February 1910 a humane society was formed in Ada with night policeman Jamison as temporary Humane Officer.
February 1918 the Ohio Northern Service flag, World War 1, containing 225 names was unfurled during a special chapel service.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
- Scouting for Food pickup on Saturday, Nov. 7
- Annie's Project in Hardin County, February-March 2027 workshop
- Obituary for Michelle D. Davis, 55
- Down Memory Lane: Fire consumes Administration/Hill Memorial building
- Making corn while the sun shines
- Murder trial postponed in Hardin County Court
- Smith updates Red Men in Red Square
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Jean Ann Sanderson Stager, 97, was an educator
- Barricaded subject incident on TR 180 on November 3
- Apollo Career Center Honor Roll for 1st quarter, 2026-2027
- Ada Schools honor roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Village of Forest approved for $954K loan for wastewater treatment improvements
- Unofficial results: Ada and Liberty Twp. levy renewals pass
- Community invited to choose BBBS Bowl for Kids’ Sake theme