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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Planning a large, outdoor event that takes over the entire downtown of the Village of Ada is a huge undertaking. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce did just that on Saturday, September 20, when the 39th annual Harvest and Herb Festival provided shopping, dining, networking and entertainment for residents and many, many guests.
MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church, which is located at Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada, will be serving up its community meal this Wednesday, September 24, from 5:00 to 6:30, or until we run out.
The meal is free and open to the community. This month's menu consists of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit and a cookie.
You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service. If you require more than eight meals you will need to call 419-792-0911 before noon on Tuesday so that we can be prepared for large orders.
We have run out of food for the last three months. We look forward to serving everyone.
FROM WWW.AGRI.OHIO.GOV__Ohio is experiencing an increase in the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that is under quarantine in several counties. The lanternfly can do damage to grapes, hops, stone fruits and other agriculturally important plants. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, spotted lanternfly has been reported but not confirmed in Hardin County as of August 2025.
LEIPSIC__The Ada High School volleyball team lost a three-set match at red-hot Blanchard Valley Conference leader Leipsic on Monday, September 22.
The Bulldog girls dropped to 10-4 overall and 2-4 in the BVC with the 25-7, 25-18, 25-10 defeat.
The undefeated Vikings improved to 14-0 overall and 6-0 in BVC play after the win. Leipsic is rated second in the state Div. VII MaxPreps poll, behind only Tiffin Calvert.
Senior libero Alyssa Madison led Ada with 10 digs.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting Lima Temple Christian 5-1 on a wet Senior Night under the lights of War Memorial Stadium on Monday, September 22.
The Bulldogs led 1-0 at half but poured in four inspired second half goals to win going away.
Ada improved its record to 7-3-2 with the non-league win.
LTC fell to 4-6-2 after the contentious defeat.
“What a special night, our seniors–Evan, Jacob, Joshua and Jude–led the way with inspired soccer and the rest of the team followed their example,” said Ada second-year head coach Aaron Acheson.
Janis A. Hays Carse, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Trustwell Living – Blanchard Place, Kenton.
She was born on December 6, 1950 to the late Ralph and Beulah (Spar) Hays. Janis was previously married to Charles M. Carse, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2009. Also preceding Janis in death is her son, Cpl. Nathan Carse who died on February 8, 2011; and her brother, Bruce Hays.
