Ada's latest news

Dylan Wood, Director of The Freed Center, and A. J. Hatem, Director of Graduate Studies, Dicke College of Business at Ohio Northern University are board members of United Way of Hardin County. The United Way thermometer in the Ada railroad park registers 52 degrees this week thanks to the generosity of Hardin County residents. Let’s keep the temperature rising to benefit 20 agencies.

William A. “Billy” Brown, 22, died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.

He was born on Dec. 2, 1997 in Lima, Ohio to William D. Brown and Elizabeth Ann “Annie” (Rogers) Williams. His father survives in South Carolina and his mother survives in LaFayette. 

Billy worked at SpartanNash Lima, as an order collector. He was a 2016 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He was a beacon of hope, strength, love, courage and laughter to all who knew him.

Bluffton Anthology - A creek runs through it

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - A new book, “Bluffton Anthology – a creek runs through it,” with dozens of short essays about Bluffton, collected by Fred Steiner, will be released in the next few weeks.

“This collection brings together more than a dozen engaging writers whose own Bluffton experiences deserve retelling,” said Steiner.

“For anyone who calls Bluffton home, these stories need no further introduction,” said Steiner, about the book. “For people needing to have Bluffton explained to them, this is a great starting point.”

So, you think you know Ada? This is the building north of Keith's Hardware on Johnson Street. It's more recently known as The Ice House.

Thanksgiving dinner • children's family shopping event • holiday raffle

Three holiday-related events are on the calendar at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., Ada, according to Deb Curlis.

Thanksgiving dinner to go
The annual Thanksgiving dinner is a drive-thru event this year. It takes place from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24. Participants are asked to call in reservations to help in planning the appropriate number of meals needed. Call 419-788-9459.

Children family shopping event 
The annual children’s family shopping event is from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4.

You can paint it at the November PaintINN

Even if you can't play the French horn, you can paint it.

November's PaintINN at The Inn at ONU features the opportunity to paint a Christmas French horn and includes supplies, instruction, a glass of wine, non-alchoholic beverages and a buffet pous dessert.

The PaintInn is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at The Inn, 401 W. College Ave., Ada.

Reservations are required by calling 419-772-4112. Seating is limited so that we may comply with all social distancing requirements. Masks are required when not dining.

The cost is $40 plus tax and gratuity. 

Pages