2026 graduates of Ada High School were celebrated at the annual Baccalaureate service on Tuesday, May 19 in the English Chapel at Ohio Northern University. This tradition began in 2002, under the leadership of Rev. Wayne Albertson, who wanted to honor graduates in a way that recognizes God’s guidance in their lives and allows their families and the community to offer personal blessings over each graduate. The Ada Ministerial Association has continued the tradition in partnership with the parents of graduating seniors.
MEDIA RELEASE__Ada High School will hold Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ada High School gymnasium. Valedictorians Lily Howard and Emma Lambdin, and Salutatorian Slade Gossman are featured speakers. Class president Justin Bowden will deliver a welcome address. The Commencement address will be given by English teacher David Ames. Senior class advisor Kristin Salyer will read the names of graduates.
By Benjamin Hoover, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Moral fiber is an idiom used to describe strength or courage that one derives from moral principles or ethical value. The term is linked to the nineteenth century and was in the 1873 English Oxford Dictionary. It compares human character with the strong threads of material or fiber. The term “a lack of moral fiber” was used officially by the British Royal Air Force in World War II to describe air crews who did not engage in battle due to fear.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting Third Thursday opportunities to shop local, May-December 2026:
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. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore downtown Ada from 5-8 p.m. .
Last chance 60% OFF shopping at The Mercantile on Main.
FREE root beer floats at Beatitudes.
Ada Rotary drive-thru chicken BBQ at Hays insurance. (They have extra meals $12)
MEDIA RELEASE_Ohio State University Extension of Hardin County has collected unofficial township rainfall data for April. Fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters in respective townships have been collecting rainfall amounts for the past 34 consecutive years. Rainfall amounts are recorded from only one section per township.
FROM FACEBOOK_McGuffey's community garage sale weekend has been set for May 28-30. This is the weekend before the village cleanup. Residents planning to have a yard sale may send a message to the village of McGuffy Facebook page that includes an address and a small description of items being sold. A master copy will be created and posted to Facebook and copies will be available for people while shopping.
