The July 2025 meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce was fun on wheels. Host Ada Public Library cleared space in the center of the stacks to provide room for chamber members, who enjoyed scooting their chairs to get a better view of members sharing updates.
Chamber director Lindsay Walden Hollar reminded members of the August 1 ribbon cutting at Old Route 69 Brewery–when it will open for business–and the August 2 ribbon cutting at Keith’s Hardware–a celebration of new ownership of the longstanding Ada business.
By Katie Kirby, Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
Roughly 12% of adults in the U.S. are using the injectable drugs known as GLP-1s. These medications include semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). With the use of these medications to help with weight loss and diabetes comes many questions about the long-term impact on health. Although these medications have provided benefits, it is important to keep in mind the effect on the rest of the body to ensure optimal health.
On Monday, August 4 from 9:00-11 a.m., the ONU Mobile Health Clinic will be at the Alger Public Library to provide back-to-school shots for students in 7-12th grades.
The library is located at 100 W Wagner St, PO Box 18, Alger, Ohio.
What's a local sportswriter to do during the short but arid period between spring and fall high school sports? Icon ace Cort Reynolds takes a thorough look at the St. Louis Cardinals' July slump.
By Cort Reynolds
A devastating July swoon has plummeted the once pleasantly-surprising St. Louis Cardinals from a solid wild card position to selling at the July 31 trade deadline after a disastrous 8-16 spell.
Following a sweep of Cleveland at the end of June, the Redbirds held a season-best mark of 47-38 as they went into Pittsburgh flying high.
FINDLAY – The Ada High School boys golf team teed off its 2025 season at the earliest point ever by competing in the seven-team Arlington Invitational on the Sycamore Springs Golf Course on July 28.
The Bulldog linksters finished sixth at the season-opening event.
Ada junior ace Brody Rister fired an 18-hole score of 87 to finish tied for third individually.
Owen Green of meet champion Arcadia was the meet medalist by four strokes with a score of 83.
The Redskins posted a team stroke total of 386 to win comfortably by 13 shots.
FROM FACEBOOK__Enjoy free Ice Cream and Ada's first shredded chicken cook-off! The Ada Rotary Club is hosting this event on Saturday, August 2 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial horse arena (right next to the dog park, off Lehr Ave.). Come and enjoy some food. There's a suggested $5 donation to try the shredded chicken and vote for your favorite. While you are there, checkout the MW Pony Pals horse show occurring at the same time. We are deeply sorry for cancelling the event on July 26th. This one will not be cancelled. **Rain location: shelter #7**
