In 2025, the U.S. Treasury announced that it would no longer mint pennies. The cost of producing the U.S. penny increased to 3.69 cents per penny. Some Ohio businesses have begun rounding prices up or down to the nearest 5-cent increment. Will you be glad, sad or "meh" to see the penny go?
By Ryan McGuire, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
The R&B Band Soul II Soul released their song "Keep on Movin’" on March 6, 1989. The song lyrics included to “keep on moving” and “finding your own way to stay.” Based on health-related research, keep on moving is good advice. As we approach 2026, this could be sound advice as we make New Year's resolutions.
In today’s world, where comfort and entertainment are just a click away, many people are becoming more inactive. Inactivity can occur in many places, including at home while watching television, looking at our phones, or playing games. Another common environment for inactivity is the workplace, where we find ourselves sitting more often.
FROM FACEBOOK__On January 3, 2026, Ada High School will celebrate Mike Lenhart, David Lusk and the 2025 scholarship recipient at a 4:30 p.m. Hall of Honor reception. Honorees are selected for outstanding service, notable accomplishments, and their lasting loyalty to Ada High School. The Bulldog boys basketball game vs. Delphos follows the event.
Expanding patient-centered, harm-reduction services through OneOhio funding
MEDIA RELEASE__The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties is inviting eligible organizations to complete a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a one-time funding opportunity that supports substance use treatment services in Allen and/or Auglaize County. Eligible providers may submit proposals at wecarepeople.org/oneohio. Written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 2025, and all proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM on January 9, 2026.
Location and appearance of pole for new tornado siren reviewed on eve of installation
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The December 2 regular meeting of the Village of Ada Regular Council was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer. Council excused the absence of Council member Jason Campbell. The meeting packet is provided on the Village website HERE.
RESOLUTIONS
A resolution was approved authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement for employment of legal counsel for the year 2026. The meeting packet shows that Village Legal Counsel Jane Napier shall receive an annual salary of $18,900.
Ada First United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas concert in partnership with the ONU chapel on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.
The concert is open to the community. There's no cost, but organizers are asking for donations of non-perishable food items to benefit Beatitudes and the ONU Polar Cupboard.
