FROM FACEBOOK__On June 8, the Ada Police Department announced, "We are proud to join Project Child Safe and the Firearm Industry Trade Association in the commitment to safe and responsible firearms storage and handling.
"Join us and help us promote the message of responsible firearm ownership. Please stop in to the Ada Police Department lobby to pick up a complimentary gun lock and safety kit."
FROM INSTAGRAM_Ada Public Library is hosting a class to teach how to trace your family roots by using Ancestry.com.
Joe Ferguson from the Ada Historical Society will lead the seminar on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ada Public Library. Participants will learn step-by-step instructions on how to use the world's largest genealogy site. Ancestry.com is free to use while being accessed inside the library.
For more information and to check out what's happening at the library this summer, visit adalibrary.org/calendar/month.
The following students from the 45810 area code have been recognized on the Ohio Northern University Dean's List for Spring 2026. A student who attains a 3.50 or better average on 12 or more graded hours (A, B, C, D, F) for a term is placed on the Dean's list. Special, transient, or post-graduate students are not included.
Kimberlee Ann Rayl, age 63, of Ada, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on June 27, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Marlow and Betty (Osborn) Wehrly. Her father Marlow survives in Kentucky and her mother Betty preceded her in death. On September 23, 1994 Kimberlee married Timothy Rayl and he survives in Ada.
BLUFFTON __The Ada Gators youth swim team dove into its summer season with a loss at local rival Bluffton in its 2026 West Ohio Aquatic League opener on Monday evening, June 8.
Defending WOAL champion Bluffton boys captured the combined dual meet by a score of 843-295. The Sardines won the girls meet 448-113, and the hosts also took the boys meet, 395-182.
Gator Luke Harriger won five individual races in the boys 9-10 age division to pace Ada. Teammate Landry Harriger touched first in the three races of the boys 13-14 age group.
