MEDIA RELEASE_The annual Ada Football & Basketball Golf Outing is June 14, 2026 at Colonial Golfers Club. All proceeds support local football and basketball programs.
ADA_The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will host the May Membership Breakfast on Wednesday, May 20th at 8:30 a.m. at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main.
Enjoy a hot, homemade breakfast while connecting with fellow members and community leaders.
The featured speaker will be Greg Grimslid, former Hardin County Judge and attorney at Grimslid and Hood. Grimslid will be speaking on the importance of having a trusted business and personal attorney, and why strong legal guidance matters for both individuals and businesses.
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FROM FACEBOOK__Celebrate with the Village of Alger and the Hardin County Historical Musuems at the dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park on Thursday, May 14. Starting with food trucks and games at 1:00 p.m., the dedication ceremony starts at 2:00 p.m. Live music from 3:00-6:00 and the inaugural baseball game on the new field starting at 6:00 p.m. The park is located at 1014 N Ohio St, Alger.
Katherine Anne (Compton) Johnson, age 80, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born on August 23, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late William G. and Lula (Hurt) Compton. On January 17, 1964, Katherine married Jerry Johnson, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2024.
Katherine is survived by her brother, Bill (Pat) Compton of St. Augustine, FL; two sisters: Vernice Greer and Jane Lawrence, both of Alger; twenty-three nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Athletic Boosters are looking for volunteers. The group's next meeting is on Monday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
