MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife confirmed that 40 white-tailed deer taken during the 2025-26 hunting season tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
A total of 6,617 deer were tested for CWD. Positive CWD samples were detected in Allen, Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, and Wyandot counties.
MEDIA RELEASE__During an immersive "Masquerade" themed Awards Gala event held on Thursday, April 16, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance officially "unmasked" a new brand identity, marking a historic transition for the organization. The rebranding reflects the Alliance’s evolution and its commitment to being a modern, bold beacon for the region's future.
HARROD__The visiting Ada High School softball team dominated traditional backyard rival Allen East 12-0 in their annual non-conference grudge match on Thursday, April 23.
The Bulldogs jumped ahead with a run in the first inning, and they scored four times in the second.
Ada tallied four runs in the fourth and three more crossed home in the fifth to enact the 10-run rule.
The Bulldogs out-hit the Mustangs, 10-1.
Ada improved to 14-2 overall with the road win. The Bulldogs are 5-1 in away games and 9-1 at home.
LIMA - The visiting Ada High School tennis team lost a close 3-2 battle to Lima Central Catholic on Thursday evening, April 23.
The youthful Ada netters dropped to 0-4 after the loss.
“It was a battle, all the matches were pretty even,” said first-year Ada head coach Shelleigh Alexander. “We played without two of our top seven. We are seeing more growth and confidence.
The Village of Ada Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Emergency action passed on a resolution to prepare plans and specifications to advertise a Street Paving Project at an estimate of $172,377.
Village Administrator Amanda Sears said that the initiative covers the paving of South Gilbert from Lima to Dobbins Ave.; Dobbins Ave. from South Union to South Simon; and East Montford St. from the west end of the road to Industrial Lane. The plans also include the overlaying and restriping of the village parking lot.
