CHP Home Care & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St., will host a Red Cross blood drive on January 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment online HERE.
The Red Cross has announced that winter weather is causing a decline in donations. With more severe weather predicted, type O blood donors are needed to give to prevent a shortage.
Mike Lenhart and David Lusk to be honored (biographies below)
FROM ADABULLDOGS.ORG__Ada Exempted Village Schools is proud to announce the 2026 Ada High School Hall of Honor Reception, celebrating excellence, service, and Bulldog pride. This year’s reception will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Ada Schools’ Cafeteria. Following the reception, we invite everyone to cheer on the Bulldogs as the Boys Basketball team takes on Delphos. The community is warmly invited to attend and help recognize the outstanding achievements of this year’s honorees.
MEDIA RELEASE__Join Ohio State University Extension for a free event on February 3 to learn more about tar spot in corn, new resources and ask questions about tar spot.
The program will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ohio State University Extension Office in Hardin County, located at 1021 West Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326. The program is capped at 30 participants due to space constraints, so pre-registration is required. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
MEDIA RELEASE–A fertilizer applicator certification training class is being held in Hardin County on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County office in Kenton.
The class will run from noon-3:00 p.m. The cost of the class is $30. A copy of the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, and Alfalfa will be provided.
Anyone wishing to take the class must visit go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms or call the Extension office at 419-674-2297 to pre-register by Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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.
