Ada's latest news

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Rhea E. Hall, 93, died on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at 4:54 p.m, at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on July 29, 1926, to the late Frank and Aurabelle (Sowers) Shadley.  On Dec. 21, 1942, Rhea married Oscar Hall and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1994.

Rhea retired in 1985 from Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada after working as a sewer and stamper. She attended the United Methodist Church.

And, she's at the Ada Public Library each Wednesday

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She is Ada's best technical problem-solver.

She's Chloe Noel and she will answer all your technical questions and resolve your toughest tech issues.

The Ada Icon is living proof, as she helped us with a phone texting issue today that had us stumped – problem solved in less than 60 seconds.

Chloe, an AmericaCorp volunteer, is at the Ada Public Library on Wednesdays. Other days of the week take her to other Hardin County libraries.

The technical trainer accepts drop-ins or you can make an appointment to resolve your issues.

Over 375 youth of all ages gave Santa an earful

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CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW THE STORY -
It was a “very, very” Merry on Main downtown Ada on Monday evening. The annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce launch of the Christmas season grows each year, attracting young and old.

Consider:
• Over 375 youth visited Santa Claus at First United Methodist Church

• 100 youth goody bags from Liberty National Bank were given away at the depot within minutes of its opening for the evening

• 15 dozen cookies disappears at about the same time at the depot

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there

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McGuffey is hosting their first-ever Christmas Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in downtown McGuffey. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m., with activities to follow in the Community Room (behind the Post Office), 404 Courtright St. If you're coming from out of town, feel free to park at the school.

To see the parade, line up along Courtright Street (St. Rt. 195).

After the parade, Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be in the Community Room for pictures, Mr. Claus will read the Christmas story from the Bible to kids, plus indoor carnival games, free cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider will be available.

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The chancel choir of Ada First United Methodist Church will perform the Christmas cantata ‘Darkness into Light,” during the 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, worship service.

The musical explores the journey and joy of the Christmas experience through familiar carols and new songs.

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CLICK HERE for a rehearsal video. Ada fourth and fifth graders present the holiday musical "The Grumps of Ring-a-Ding Town" twice on Thursday. Tabitha McPeeks, music teacher, describes the musical this way: "The grumpy townspeople work to rediscover the importance of sharing and caring for one another as they remember the true spirit of the season." Public performances are  Thursday in the school auditorium at 1:15 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

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