The Ohio Captial Journal has confirmed that most Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio will close. Employees at stores to close, including those in Ada, are told not to speak to the media.
The date of the Ada store closure has not been announced, but employees are confirming the closure off the record.
The Ohio Capitol Journal reports that prescriptions will be transferred to Walgreens. The closest Walgreens to Ada is in Lima, 12.8 miles away.
The Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival Committee will be selling commemorative t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies for the 2024 event, which takes place on Saturday, August 24.
The design is inspired by Ada, Ohio Northern University and Wilson colors, bringing them all together and representing the special aspects that make Ada "Football Town USA."
The online shop will be open until Friday, July 26. There is an option for shipping direct to the purchaser and there will be one pickup day, Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Four Season's Drive Thru.
On June 17, the Rite Aid pharmacy chain announced the closing of 15 Ohio stores, according to WTOL 11. The June 17 list does not include the Ada, Ohio store.
Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in October 2023 and has since closed hundreds of stores across the country. Up to 500 store closings are expected.
On May 24, Reuters reported that Rite Aid is close to finalizing post-bankruptcy financing. The company needs to cut $2B in debt. Proposed $20M compensation for CEO Jeffrey Steinbe and thousands of opioid cases are said to have slowed the process.
Rite Aid Corporation was founded in 1962 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1008 there were some 5,00 Rite Aid stores. In 2023, there were some 2,100.
HARDIN COUNTY __ For the period of May 1-May 31, Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 4.45 inches of rain in Hardin County, Ohio. Last year, the average rainfall for the same time was 2.47 inches. Rainfall for May was 0.04 inches less than the ten-year average rainfall for the month.
First National Bank of Pandora has opened its second location in Lima at 1991 Bellefontaine Road, near the intersection of State Route 117 and Greely Chapel Road.
