MEDIA RELEASE–A private pesticide applicator preparation class is being held in Hardin County on Thursday, January 29, at the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County office in Kenton to help people prepare for the exams.
The class will run from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The cost of the class is $30. A copy of the Core Ohio Pesticide Applicator Study Guide will be provided. Anyone wishing to take the class must visit go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms or call the Extension office at 419-674-2297 to pre-register by Thursday, January 15, 2026.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on December 18, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m. The crash occurred on County Road 15 north of State Route 309 in Hardin County.
Unit #1, a 2005 Toyota Camry, was disabled in the northbound lane of County Road 15. Brittany Font, age 42, of Vaughsville, Ohio was in Unit #2, a 2010 Dodge Caravan, parked in front of Unit #1 attempting to jump start Unit #1. Jonathan Font, age 46, of Vaughsville, Ohio, was between the vehicles attempting to hook up jumper cables. Neil Hauenstein, age 61, of Bluffon, Ohio, was in Unit #3 that was northbound on County Road 15.
Thank you to Miss Daniels' 3rd-grade class at Ada Elementary for sharing their letters to Santa. There will be two more installments. Today we have letters from Lilly, Eastlyn, Noah, Decker, Lukeus, Carmine and Maverick.
Dear Santa,
How many cookies do you eat during Christmas Eve? I’m so excited for Christmas this year with my family.
BLOOMDALE__The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team used a big second half to defeat Blanchard Valley Conference foe Elmwood 41-36 on Thursday, December 18.
Ada outscored the Royals 27-16 in the second half to overcome a six-point intermission deficit. A 16-11 fourth quarter earned the purple and gold the road win.
The Bulldog girls rallied to win the third quarter 11-5 and tie it up 25-25 heading to the final stanza. Five different girls scored in the third period to pace the balanced Bulldogs.
The Village of Ada Council held its last regular meeting for 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding.
Council took action on three legislative items, including a resolution for the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Hardin County Commissioners for reimbursement to the County for indigent defense representation at the Hardin County Municipal Court. Information on legislation and other details can be found in the meeting packet HERE.
