MEDIA RELEASE_The Village of Ada is continuing its community-wide strategic planning process and encouraging residents, businesses, students, and families to help shape the future of the village by participating in upcoming engagement opportunities.
As part of the initiative, community members are invited to complete a brief online survey and attend upcoming community listening sessions designed to gather input on priorities, opportunities, and the future direction of Ada.
A beautiful day in Ada’s Woodlawn Cemetery provided blue skies and waving flags during the annual Memorial Day services co-hosted by the Ream McElroy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9381 and Foss-Agin-Meyer American Legion Post 185.
The event featured the VFW Color Guard and Ada High School Band directed by Mr. Benjamin Hemming. The program was emceed by Matt Crawford, American Legion Commander.
MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran will be serving a Free Community Meal on Wednesday, May 27, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. (or until they run out) at the church, on the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada.
The menu is a shredded chicken sandwich, baked beans, applesauce, chips and cookies.
As always, you may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service. There is a limit of 8 meals per car.
If you require more than 8 please call 419-792-0911 prior to noon on Tuesday and come in for carry out for your order.
As always, the meal is free and open to the public.
The 143rd annual Commencement ceremony at Ada High School took place on a mild Sunday afternoon, May 24. In an event both solemn and joyous, 63 students celebrated their successful graduation and a shared experience of up to 13 years.
Students also remembered the passing of classmate Jayden Elwood in 2023 and retired teacher Tony Dyer in March 2026.
Memorial Day services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 SR 235, on Monday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m. This event is cosponsored by Ream McElroy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9381 and Foss-Agin-Meyer American Legion Post 185. Following this event, there will be a short service at Preston Cemetery, 3131 Co Rd 90, Alger.
