301 N. Main St. (Corner of Main St. and Highland Ave.)
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Ada First United Methodist Church is extending a community invitation to its March 5 Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday observance. Past Brandi Rigsby shares, "As you enter the car port from Highland Street, you will experience the significance of Ash Wednesday through scripture reading, prayer, the imposition of ashes and a blessing, all from the comfort of your car. All are welcome!
LIMA — The Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC) has announced that Rebecca Phillips is its new executive director. The vote was made official in a special board meeting with the organization’s executive committee on Feb. 20. Phillips’ new role became effective immediately following the vote.
Meet the Master of Ceremonies for the 2nd Annual Ada Distinguished Awards Night: Jillian Allison. A senior at Ada High School, going to Ohio Northern University next year for a bachelors in communications and media with a minor in business administration. The ADA event is Thursday, February 27 at Liberty Oaks.
On February 24, the Ada Police Department reposted the November 18 media release asking for assistance in finding missing person Todd Munson:
"Todd's family requested we re-share this post as there have been some rumors that he has been located. Todd has not been seen since November of 2024. If you see Todd please contact the Ada Police Department." The department phone number is 419-634-0010
COLUMBUS, Ohio– The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is urging Ohioans to follow the state’s outdoor burning regulations and to take precautions if they plan to burn debris this spring. Ohio law dictates that most outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. March through May.
“Each spring, wildfires ignite in Ohio due to careless trash and debris burning,” said ODNR Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser. “If Ohioans follow safe burning practices and obey regulations, they can help prevent wildfires.”
ADA __ The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance (HCCBA) held their 18th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 20 at the McIntosh Ballroom at Ohio Northern University.
Five annual awards were presented for 2024.
Nonprofit of the Year was presented to Safe Haven of Hardin County, represented by Deb Oestreich.
Community Service of the Year was presented to John Siemon.
Citizen of the Year was presented to Rodney Hensel.
Small Business of the Year was presented to The Sweet Note Cafe, represented by Holly Layman Cannode.
Business of the Year was presented to Newland-Heydinger Insurance, represented by Chad and Tasha Heydinger.
During the annual meeting, Stephanie Temple of Tons of Fun Travel recognized retiring member of the Board of Directors: Fred Rush of the Hardin County Commissioners.
