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FROM FACEBOOK__Brightspeed shared the following message with the Ada Area Chamber of commerce on the morning of Wednesday, February 4:

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FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Family Dentistry has reported on February 3 and 4: "Our phone lines are currently down, if you need to get in contact with us during the outage, you can call us at 567-712-1053. Thank you!!"

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PUBLIC NOTICE__Courthouse Security Screening Policy; Effective Date: February 9,2026 

1. The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety and security of all individuals  within the courthouse by preventing the introduction of weapons, explosives, and  prohibited items into the facility.  

2. All individuals entering the Hardin County Court House-including citizens, legal professionals, and employees, are subject to security screening.  

a. Hours of operation: Screening stations are active during all hours the building is open to the public. Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  

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Senior night celebrations for Anna Conley (11) and Ashley Hevlin (12)

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School girls basketball team ran out to a 29-0 halftime lead and dominated visiting Calvary Christian 43-4 to punctuate Senior Night on Tuesday, February 3.

The Bulldog girls led 13-0 after the first period as Lucy Carter nailed the game’s only triple and scored five points.

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UPDATED on February 6

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following six land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in January 2026 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon  and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

 

AGRICULTURAL

TOWNSHIP RD 56 - 1/23/2026 - $722,759 - Agricultural Vacant Land - From KELLER CHRISTINA D to BURKHOLDER TROY

COMMERCIAL

206 N MAIN ST - 1/16/2026 - $140,000 - Other Retail Structures - From T&M KINGDOM INVESTMENTS LLC to COMPETITIVE PROPERTIES LLC

RESIDENTIAL

298 SR 235 - 1/22/2026 - $285,750 - Single Family Dwlg - From ANALYTICAL SCIENCES MARKE to Natasha Satterfield

327 W NORTH AVE - 1/28/2026 - $110,200 - Single Family Dwlg - From John Steward to Levi Smith

444 N EDWARDS ST - 1/16/2026 - $75,000 - Two Family Dwlg - From T&M KINGDOM INVESTMENTS LLC to 419RENTS614 LLC

922 ORDERS AVE - 1/28/2026 - $195,000 - Single Family Dwlg - From Jeanne Perrine to Abigail Wright

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Two adjacent businesses in the 100 block of S. Main St. in Ada were destroyed by fire on the afternoon and evening of Monday, February 2. Viva Maria restaurant and The Cask Room bar, as well as apartments above them, were thoroughly damaged by fire and partially demolished during firefighting efforts. 

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