FROM FACEBOOK__Police and community partnerships will bring the first National Night Out celebration to Ada on Wednesday, August 5. This family event will include free food, free pool admission and free door prize drawings.
The event takes place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at War Memorial Park. Activity stations include Touch-a-Truck, a tactical equipment display, fingerprinting station, Junior Officer swearing-in, safety information booth, and Meet the Chief.
Michael E. Bailey, age 73, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on October 21, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to Mitchell and Omalee (Patton) Bailey.
On December 4, 1982, Michael married Patti J. (Perrine) Bailey, and she survives in Lima. Also surviving are his two daughters: Angela (Jeff) Newland and Amy Bailey, all of Lima; eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; brother Dwayne (Liz) Bailey of Cairo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Upper Scioto Valley Local School DIstrict announced on August 3 its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.
MEDIA RELEASE__ While the next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for the Ada Visiting Nurses on September 21, there is an emergency blood and platelet shortage right now. David Humphreys, the program leader for the Ada Community Blood Drive, has shared that surgeries are being delayed because of this shortage.
If you can donate, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment at a nearby blood drive. Hardin Memorial Hospital will host a drive on August 5, and there are others that are fairly close.
FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Public Library's monthly Adult Book Group gathering has been pushed back a week to Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. .
That means an extra week to finish it if you haven't already! There are still some copies available at the front desk if you'd like to join in or read the book.
FROM FACEBOOK__Our students thrive because of the incredible volunteers who give their time and talents through the Ada Schools booster organizations. Whether you can lend a hand at events, help behind the scenes, or simply want to support our programs, there's a place for you!
