Regional news

State Route 309 between the Allen County line and the Kenton will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for resurfacing. Work is being performed by Bluffton Paving, Bluffton.

Here's a list of July and early August Ada events

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce recently joined the southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA), and now offers its members several new benefits, according to Heather Cox, chamber board president.

Click here for a complete list of benefits

"We are very excited to offer our members these benefits," said Cox. "The SOCA benefit program provides small business members health insurance benefits.

Is the 2018-19 school year closer than we think?

The Ada High School Marching Band and Flag Corps will conclude its two-week band camp with a free performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20, in the parking lot behind the school.

This year’s theme is about space and the planets featuring music from English composer Gustav Holst’s most famous work, a suite entitled “The Planets.”

Alex Morgan (in the photo) plays the marimba at Ada High School band camp

The Ada High School Marching Band and flag corps is preparing an out-of-this-world experience for those who attend their shows this coming school year.

Paul and Nancy Oestreich of Ada received a beautification award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

Photos by Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

Harold Cotsamire, who lives on Conley Avenue, received a beautification award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. 

Photos by Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

Ada HS band presents free show July 20

By Monty Siekerman
The Ada High School Marching Band and flag corps is preparing an out-of-this-world experience for those who attend their shows this coming school year.

This year’s band show is about space and the planets, featuring music from Gustav Holst’s suite titled “The Planets.”

A free show is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20, in the back parking lot of the school for those who want a glimpse of the upcoming season. On Monday, band and flags members began an intensive two-week camp at the school to prepare for 2018-19 school year. They are practicing from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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