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The work of young Ada artists is on display at the Ada Public Library during its "Color Our World" summer reading program. Acrylic on canvas works are displayed with the name of the artist and the title of the painting. The library has also been transformed by colored lights and other vibrant decorations.

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The next meeting of the Park Board is July 21, 2025 

JUNE 21 MEDIA RELEASE

June 16, 2025 meeting

The Park District Liberty Twp. Hardin County, Ohio met on the above date in the park office. Present  were Bob Szuch, Fred Reichert, Neal Dumbaugh, Ken Wolke and Mary Jane Lee. Guests  present were the architect from TDG Technicon Design Group who showed some renderings of  the new shelter house and the new concession stand for the stadium. Also present were members  of the Pony Pals Horse Club. They have had several events at the park and have raised money to put some solar lights in the horse area. Present were Kristie Haden and Ken Jochims representing the Ada Athletic Boosters. They were trying to finalize the inside of the concession stand with the architect.

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Anita L. Dearth, age 78, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family.  

She was born on September 8, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Phillip and Ruby (Shrider) Long. On February 18, 1966, Anita married John N. Dearth and he died December 8, 2021.

Anita is survived by her two children: Tim (Elena) Dearth of Ada and Jennifer Dearth of Findlay; three grandchildren: Evan (Danielle) Dearth, Haley Dearth, and Hattie (Clint) Leydig; a brother, Phil Long of Celina; a brother-in-law, Norman Welch; and sister-in-law, Alma Long.  

She was preceded in death by her brother, Perry Long; and sister, Joyce Welch.   

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FROM ADA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FACEBOOK__The 5th Annual Pride of Ada Fireworks is scheduled for Saturday June 28, 2025 at Ada War Memorial Park.

ABOVE: Fireworks donors top row L-R) Morgan Hamilton, Grady Hamilton, Ann Donnelly Hamilton; Quest Federal Credit Union, Jillian Burd; Northwest Ohio Farm Drainage Inc., Clayton McClain; Farmers and Merchants Picnic, Kenny Wolke. Front Row) Tavern 101 and Bass Trucking, Beth Ann Bass; Center on Central, Linda Mason, Middlefield Banking Company, Angela Hersh and Corsie Arn. Not pictured: The Hughes Family - Ada Automotive, Hughes Auto Body, and Four Seasons, Bob Szuch, and Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

Organizers invite you to "bring your family and friends--come join us for an evening of fun."

  • Food Trucks start serving at 5:00 p.m.
  • Bingo starts at 5:30 p.m.
  • 50/50 Cash-Grab starts at 5:30 p.m.
  • Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m.

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From www.BlufftonIcon.com / EDITOR'S NOTE Here's a great example of a Bluffton community member who answered the invitation to "put a little more Bluffton in the Icon!" Call editor Paula Scott at 567-400-4266 during regular business hours to learn about content creation opportunities for the Ada Icon.

Retail and experience-based businesses added to downtown Bluffton 

By Marlena Ballinger 

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By Cort Reynolds

Capping off a stellar career, Ada senior softball standout Jenna Bassitt was voted first team Div. VI All-Ohio in 2025 by the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (OHSFSCA).

She became the first Bulldog softball player ever to be named first team all-state. She made second team All-Ohio in 2024. 

Ada third baseman Maddie Gossard and catcher Sydney Newland were previously named second team all-state from the 2018 district title squad.

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