PHOTOS BY Alec Keller / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace.
By Alec Keller
Downtown Ada was bustling with Merry on Main activities on Saturday, December 13. The annual event is promoted by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
Families gathered at Depot Park to meet with Santa Claus and Ohio Northern’s lovable polar bear mascot, Klondike. The Depot was also the staging area for free horse-drawn wagon rides.
***UPDATE*** Santa will be inside the Depot instead of in the caboose.
Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in downtown Ada
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced all participating businesses on Main Street and East Buckeye Ave will have these Merry on Main signs displayed so you know to stop on in!
FROM FACEBOOK__Dash through the holidays with us at the 1st Annual, Run Run Rudolph 5K, a festive family-friendly fun run supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just looking for a cheerful way to kick off the season, this event is the perfect way to get moving while giving back.
Slip on your favorite holiday sweater, reindeer antlers, or jingle bells and join our community as we race, walk, and wander our way toward creating brighter futures for local youth. Every step you take helps provide mentorship, guidance, and meaningful connections for children in Hardin County.
Ada First United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas concert in partnership with the ONU chapel on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.
The concert is open to the community. There's no cost, but organizers are asking for donations of non-perishable food items to benefit Beatitudes and the ONU Polar Cupboard.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce shared this Merry on Main update:
"Make your holiday memories extra special at Merry on Main. Bring the kids, the family, or even your pets to enjoy a FREE professional photo with Santa — the perfect keepsake to capture the magic of the season.
"Special thank you to Andreasen Photography!"
This event is on December 13 from 11:00 a.m.-2::00 p.m. at Depot Park and throughout downtown Ada.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace
By Paula Pyzik Scott
CORRECTION J.D. Fleece is the president of the VFW Auxiliary.
How many times have you seen a U.S. flag baking under a hot sun or stretched out in a brisk wind? The flag is considered a living symbol of the United States of America, but the fabric and thread that are the physical means of displaying love of country fade and wear under those conditions.
