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."
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 Tenna Rhonemus, BS Pharm, RPh, BCGP
Pharmacy Supervisor of Outpatient Services, Blanchard Valley Health System
Dietary supplements have surged in popularity in recent years as more individuals turn to self-directed wellness routines. Common dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and probiotics. Available in pharmacies, grocery stores, and online retailers, these products are marketed with promises of enhanced immunity, increased energy, and improved overall health. However, despite their wide availability and often appealing claims, dietary supplements are not without healthcare concerns. Many consumers are unaware of the potential risks associated with their use, particularly when taken without medical guidance.
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.
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE__EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 102 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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CLICK gallery to enlarge and view at your own pace / PHOTOS by Cort Reynolds
SPELLING CORRECTION: It's the Harriger brothers, Luke and Lincoln.
By Cort Reynolds
ADA__The Ada Gators summer swim team lost a West Ohio Aquatic League dual meet to visiting Findlay on a sunny evening, Thursday, June 19 at the Ada municipal pool.
The Gator boys dual meet record fell to 3-1 after the 228-131 loss to the Frogs. The Ada girls lost 189-120 to drop to 1-3 this summer.
