ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF: The intersection of Reservoir Rd at N. McClure Rd will be closed for several hours due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid this area.
Ada man transported to hospital with serious injuries
AUG. 20 MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on August 12, 2025 at approximately 8:47 A.M. The crash occurred at the intersection of Reservoir Road and McClure Road in Jackson Township, Allen County.
ADA __The improving Ada High School boys varsity golf team returns three lettermen from last year’s roster. They will play for first-year head coach Tod Schmidt, a former Bulldog linkster.
The six-player roster includes two seniors and three newcomers.
“We have a young team overall, which will get better as the year progresses,” said Schmidt, who played for Ada from 1977-80. “We are making progress all the time.
AUG 11 MEDIA RELEASE__The Findlay Community Orchestra will begin rehearsal on September 9. Membership is open to anyone interested in playing a string instrument. Some previous experience is required, like participation on orchestra in high school/ college/church.
The orchestra will meet weekly from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Great Room at First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S Main St., Findlay.
PHOTOS by James Massara / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace
By James Massara
The temperature was high but the level of fun was higher, as crowds filled Ada War Memorial Park on August 9 for the 112th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic.
The day began with the picnic’s annual parade through Ada on Saturday morning. Events filled the day and into the night until the last entry made its way down the track at the Hardin County Tractor Pullers “Picnic Pull.”
Ohio Northern University will hold children's auditions for its 'Holiday Spectacular' extravaganza from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in ONU’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Auditions will be held for children ages 5 to 12. Those auditioning should be ready to participate in a dance call (jazz and/or tap shoes). No prepared dance or vocal solos, please. Dates for this year's performance are: November 20, 21, and 22, 2025 – Ohio Northern University performances December 5, 6, and 7, 2025 – Lima performances. For further information, contact Elizabeth Cozad-Howard at [email protected]
