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The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting Third Thursday events with extended hours for "local shopping, dining and celebrating community as we get closer to the most festive time of the year." Participating locations will be open from 5:00-8:00 p.m. October 16: Mercantile On Main - Buy one, get one 1/2 candles, The Mezza at The Regal Beagle soft opening, Beatitudes Ada- FREE ham & bean soup with cornbread, Mellow Hair - Ki Skin & Nail Studio is having a “pay what you can” special, Our Garden of Gifts - FREE cookies for shoppers, Grace & Glow Salon - 10% off retail hair products and The Green Shutter Creations decor in the salon, Bee Home - FREE hot cider and doughnuts.

Compiled by Paula Pyzik Scott

Liberty Township Fiscal Officer Patty Griffin has provided minutes from August and September 2025 meetings of the Board of Trustees.

AUGUST 4
The board received a report of damage to a bridge by a drunk driver. Hardin County will be repairing bridge L-25-C-22.

Work on the cemetery chapel was reported, including installation of air conditioning and a window. A first deed book has been entered in the computer system.

AUGUST 18
Jason Weihrauch reported on repair work to the office computer, ditch mowing progress, continued cemetery deed entry and repairs to the 1997 F-350 truck.

Due to areas of dense fog, the Ada Schools are closed on Tuesday, October 14. The notice was provided with the Remind service. 

OCT 13 MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Rotary Club is accepting questions from the public in advance of its forum for Ada Board of Education candidates October 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum in Dicke Hall on the campus of Ohio Northern University. The public is invited to attend.

Questions should be directed to John Neville, Rotary Club Secretary, at [email protected].

All five candidates for two open seats are participating. They include David Allen, Ted Griffith, Kyle Poling, Amanda Raines and Jay Salyer. Mr. Griffith is the only incumbent.

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By George Parker
ONU Pharmacy student

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity is excited to invite you to our upcoming Book Fair, which will be open to the entire community! If you're looking for something fun to read, or just want to stock your shelves, this is your chance to grab free books and enjoy a great community event! In addition, we will be having various students provide education on different topics! 

 Date: October 22
 Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
 Location: King-Horn Fieldhouse, 609 W. Lincoln Ave.

Bulldog girls soccer shut out by Miller City

ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team lost 4-0 to visiting power Miller City in a non-league match to conclude the regular season on Saturday, October 11, at War Memorial Park.

The Bulldog girls end their very successful regular campaign with a record of 11-4-2 after the home defeat.

Putnam County League co-leader Miller City improved to 12-3-2 with the victory.

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