Nomination forms are due by January 16, 2026. The online form is HERE.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Town & Gown committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award.
This individual goes above and beyond what is required in the areas of accomplishments and civic involvement. Nominees have improved the quality of the Ada community and have made strides to make Ada and ONU a place of pride. The nominee may be a community leader or even a “silent server” in the community who often will forego personal recognition in the interest of making a difference.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Holiday Happy Hour at the Regal Beagle during Third Thursday, December 18, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
The festive gathering will take the place of the regular monthly membership meeting. Director Lindsay Hollar says, this is "a great opportunity to relax, connect with fellow members, and enjoy some holiday cheer in a casual setting.
"We hope you’ll stop by to celebrate the season, network with friends and colleagues, and enjoy everything Third Thursday has to offer downtown.
MEDIA RELEASE––The United Way of Hardin County held its third Student Leadership-United meeting of the 2025–26 school year on December 3 at Ridgemont High School. The session featured a presentation from Amanda Raines of the Ohio State University Extension Office, who spoke to students about strategies for managing stress.
As part of America 250 celebrations, the State of Ohio has created an Ohio Innovation Trail to illustrate that "Ohio has produced wave after wave of problem-solvers whose ideas reshape how we move, manufacture, protect, power, feed, and heal – then and now." (america250-ohio.org/ohio-innovation-trail)
The following ten land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in November 2025 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.
ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Early on a chilly mid-November day, a Village of Ada crew welcomed Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce volunteers for a morning of happy work, decorating Depot Park for the holidays.
Numerous red tubs were pulled from the Depot, filled with garlands, strings of lights, spotlights and red ribbons. Foreman Joe Hefner encouraged "Santa's elves" to go for it, but also provided guidance on what goes where. Village employees are also decorating Main St. light poles.
