The registration for Hardin County Summer Career Exploration Program--an opportunity for anyone in grades 9-12--will be kept open through May 30.
This is a hands-on summer program to explore careers in behavioral health, social work and human services while eaming a stipend and gaining valuable experience.
Students will receive a $30 per day stipend with the opportunity to eam $120 over the 4-day series.
LOCATION
Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.
July 21-24
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
By Savanna Dodd, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
On December 21, 1967, the movie The Graduate was released. Dustin Hoffman starred in the movie as Benjamin Braddock, who just graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree and has moved home to Pasadena, California. The actor Walter Brooke, who played Mr. McGuire, gives Benjamin his advice for the future. He tells him one word—plastics! “There’s a great future in plastics.”
Floyd L. Cleveland, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.
Floyd was born on January 2, 1938 in Johnsburg, NY to the late James and Katherine (Martin) Cleveland. Floyd first married Dena Wescot and she preceded him in death in 1999. He later married Sara Weddle and she preceded him in death in 2017.
He retired from Barton Garnet Mine where he worked as a machinery operator. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Floyd was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church.
ADA – Ada will host its first-ever softball camp on Monday, June 23 from 4-7 p.m. at War Memorial Park, 115 N. Park Drive.
The camp is open to those who will be in grades 7-12 during the 2025-26 school year. Cost of the camp is $60, to be submitted no later than June 16. Rain-out date is June 24.
Warm-ups will start at 3:45 p.m. Players should bring softball equipment to the camp, including their visor, glove, bat, sunglasses, sunblock and water.
Ohio State All-Big 10 first team selections Kami Kortokrax and Reagan Milliken will be on hand to instruct at the camp.
A soccer kick wall is going up and up at Ada's War Memorial Park thanks to a local Eagle Scout in the making. Daniel has shared his thanks "to all who donated and spread the word on his project!!" Construction has begun and will continue over the next few weeks. From Ada, Ohio Soccer Association on Facebook.
