Ada's first celebration of National Night Out on August 5 was full of enthusiasm among hosts and guests. The highly organized event was well staffed with Village of Ada, Liberty Township, Hardin County and Ohio Highway Patrol representatives and many volunteers. Some 34 organizations and individuals supported the event (listed below).
UPDATED__The Elzay Gallery of Art at Ohio Northern University is pleased to present Bruce Chesser: A Ceramic Retrospective. The exhibition will be on display from August 24—September 26, 2026. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Saturday and Sunday). An artist reception will take place during Homecoming Weekend, Saturday, September 26 at 9 a.m.–noon at the Elzay Gallery. The event is free and open to the public.
Professor Emeritus Chesser specializes in contemporary interpretations of traditional functional ceramics. He is a retired professor of art at Ohio Northern, where he taught ceramics for over 30 years.
MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church will be serving up its Community Meal on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00 to 6:30 (or until they run out).
This month's menu is chicken pot pie, fruit and a cookie.
The meal is free and open to the public, located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson streets in Ada. You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.
If you require more than 8 meals, please come in for carryout and call 419-792-0911 before noon on Tuesday so we can prepare for larger orders. Coming in for carryout will get you faster service and keep the drive-up line moving.
FROM FACEBOOK__After every Ada High School home varsity football game, volunteers are opening the doors for the Fifth Quarter, an unforgettable night just for 6-12th graders.
This is a safe place to hang out with friends, enjoy great food, play games, win prizes, listen to music and keep the Friday night fun going until 11:00 p.m.
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September 25
October 9
Location: Building at the War Memorial Park entrance
Time: Immediately after Ada High School home varsity football games until 11:00 p.m.
FROM FACEBOOK__Get Ready for the Vancrest of Ada Craft Show! Join us on Saturday, August 22, for a full day of shopping, delicious food, and summer fun at Vancrest of Ada! This event is open to the public.
This is an opportunity to bring people together, support talented local makers and enjoy a great day in Ada.
Shop handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind finds from local vendors
Grab something delicious from our food trucks
Enter our raffles for a chance to win some great prizes
