The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on May 19. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer. Among discussions and legislation, Council learned about the Village’s response to a large water main break near the entrance to War Memorial Park on Sunday, May 17. Council approved making a donation to the June 28 Patriotic Pops.
McGUFFEY__The visiting Ada High School baseball team held traditional backyard rival Upper Scioto Valley to one hit and posted a 5-1 win on Tuesday, May 19.
The Rams scored their lone run in the bottom of the first inning to lead early. Ada answered with two runs in the top of the second, then scored a single run in the third to seize a 3-1 edge.
The Bulldogs added two insurance runs in the top of the sixth. After USV was held scoreless in the home sixth, hard rain caused the game to be called. Since five frames had been completed, it was an official game.
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FROM FACEBOOK__From the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce: Third Thursdays are back in Ada—May through December. Join us each month in downtown Ada for an evening of shopping, dining, and supporting your favorite local businesses. Many of our Chamber members will be open late with specials, promotions, and plenty of small-town charm. Mark your calendars and make it a monthly tradition: shop local and soak up the season with us!
BELOW AHS Signing Day YouTube video from Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance
FROM FACEBOOK__Last week, Ada High School hosted its “3E” Assembly, recognizing and celebrating members of the Class of 2026 as they prepare for life after graduation.
Ohio high schools are actively hosting “3E” (Enrolled, Enlisted, Employed) signing events to honor graduating seniors committing to college, the military, or the workforce. At Ada, students proudly signed to declare their plans for the next step in their journey after high school.
MEDIA RELEASE__Memorial Day services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 SR 235, on Monday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. This event is cosponsored by Ream McElroy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9381 and Foss-Agin-Meyer American Legion Post 185.
Particpating in the ceremony are the VFW Color Guard; Ada High School Band directed by Mr. Benjamin Hemming; reading by Callie Burgess, American Legion Buckeye Girls State Representative, guest speaker CSM (Retired) Allen Conley, and TAPS player Justin Bowden.
Following this event, there will be a short service at Preston Cemetery, 3131 Co Rd 90, Alger.
