I would like to take an opportunity to voice my opinion on an issue that impacts the Village I have called home for the last 21 years (I am 21 years old). In January of this year, I was sworn in as an Ada Village Councilor. I looked forward to representing my community and surrounding myself with people who want the best for their community.
After four and a half incredible years, it’s time for me to step away as Director of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
When I accepted this role, I never imagined just how much it would shape my life. Together, we grew events, strengthened community engagement, built new partnerships, celebrated local businesses, and created opportunities to showcase everything that makes Ada such a special place. Watching our community continue to grow has been one of the greatest privileges of my career.
Well over 100 years ago, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Ohio Alpha chapter, notably, pioneered the construction of the first fraternity house in the country, specifically built for fraternity use; a piece of magnificent history and point of pride for Ohio Alpha, Greek Life, Ohio Northern University, and Ada.
FROM ADA WAR MEMORIAL PARK FACEBOOK__June 29: Good morning. We hope everyone had a great weekend. We would like to thank Ann Donnelly, Pyrotecnico and all the sponsors for a fabulous fireworks show. We would also like to thank all of the food trucks that came out to serve us delicious food.
Starting in September, we'll start our planning for next year's event. We would love to add more activities in the park during the evening hours before fireworks start. If there are any groups that have games they would like to share, we would love to add you to our festivities.
By Kara Hampton
Mother of an ONU senior who will genuinely miss spending time in Ada after she graduates next weekend
My daughter is an ONU student, and hence a 4-year member of your community. You have welcomed her into your churches, schools (she works with the Polar Buddies program), grocery store, restaurants and more.
Yesterday, you took care of her and the entire ONU community when someone played havoc with their sense of peace and security by sending a bomb threat.
I started the Irish Iron Memorial Fund 3 years ago when my husband, TJ Griffin, was killed on his motorcycle on April 9, 2023 (Easter Day). A dual-rear-wheel truck backed out of a driveway in front of him on a country road. He hit the truck so hard that he knocked it off its axle.
We are a non-profit organization made up of four board members. We have done several fundraisers. You may have seen me set up at the F&M Picnic or Harvest & Herb Festival in Ada. Each year, around October, we have a ride/party in honor of TJ.
