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By Paula Pyzik Scott

One More gym at 125 E Buckeye Ave. has received the donation of an AED (automated external defibrillator) from Lima Memorial Health System.

The device expands access in the village to lifesaving equipment for use in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. It is in a hallway with 24-hour access, so it can be used at any time, note gym owners Nick and Amber Simon.

Billy Watterson and Troy Erickson are transforming two historic Ada properties

April 25 media release__Moon King Entertainment Group is pleased to announce the opening of Old Route 69 Brewery, 120 East Buckeye in downtown Ada, Ohio this summer. The 12,0000 square-foot brewery, taproom, restaurant, and 10,000 square-foot beer garden will offer distinctive craft beer, food and family-inclusive entertainment.

The brewery will feature a selection of core Old Route 69 Brewery craft beers, crafted by Head Brewer John Novotny upon launch and is expected to add 10-12 house-brewed beers in the coming months. Guests will enjoy the verdant beer garden that will offer a jumbo LED television, live music, cornhole and other lawn games.

Media Release__Becky Neville and Tami Waller, Parade Chairwomen for Ada’s 112th Farmers & Merchants Picnic Parade would like to invite you to join us in the parade this year on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

This is a great opportunity for you to share your business, church, school extra curricular activities, clubs, and organizations with our local community and the surrounding communities.

April 22 Media Release__Honda honored 52 North American suppliers during its annual Honda Supplier Conference with awards for outstanding performance in supplying the company with parts and materials in 2024. Ada Technologies, Inc. was among 33 honored for Excellence in Quality and Delivery.

Honda purchased approximately $32.5 billion in parts for mass production operations from North American suppliers in 2024, which supported the sales of more than 1.6 million Honda and Acura vehicles in North America. Honda also purchased more than $1.96 billion in parts from its Service Parts suppliers in North America.

Excellence in Quality and Delivery

Presentation: Managing Stress in the Workplace with Dr. Alan Cook, DC

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will host its next member meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Ada Public Library. The agenda includes:

Opportunities for businesses and individuals

KENTON — Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County, in a partnership with Ohio Jobs  and Family Services in Hardin County and the Kenton FFA, is planning a Family Engagement Event  for Child Abuse Awareness Month.

This event will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 1-5 p.m.  at the Hardin County Fairgrounds located at 14134 Letson Avenue in Kenton. The event will be free to  the public, funded by the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund. Included in this event will be local  organizations and educational resources. Also present will be healthy food options and entertainment  from local vendors.

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