Ada's business changes
By Monty Siekerman
Businesses come and go in small towns and large cities, as well. Here's a review of some Main Street changes in Ada this summer.
All that remains of presence of The Ada Herald in town is a weathered sign still hanging above 229 N. Main. The space has been for rent since the weekly newspaper moved its operations to another town.
The paper reported, "The decision to do so (close the local office) was born of economic necessity, came down to the choice of closing the office or eliminating The Ada Herald in its entirely."
Dr. L.E. Hubbell and Dr. Todd Gillfillan moved their practices to the old KFC building next to the grocery. The former restaurant, which remained empty for several years, saw a major facelift with interior and exterior improvements before Family Chiropractic Center opened.
The former Family Chiropractic Center at 108 N. Main is now for lease.
You can't get a sundae or coney in Ada this summer since the town's only dairy bar is closed. Ice cream in a dish can be found at several restaurants, including Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta, or a small cone at McDonald's, but no evening drive to a walk-up window for your favorite flavor of ice cream to be eaten at a picnic table by the highway.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Charles Thomas Evans, 80, worked for Agricultural Cooperatives
- Jerry Lane Pifer, 69, was a siding contrator
- Ada FFA members compete in Job Interview contest
- Bulldog student-athletes honored by the Blanchard Valley Conference
- Nine Bulldog football players garner All-BVC recognition
- Friends of the library host book raffle
- Local artist hosting a watercolor class at the Ada Public Library
- Beatitudes plans Thanksgiving & Veterans feast
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026
- Scouting for Food pickup on Saturday, Nov. 7
- Annie's Project in Hardin County, February-March 2027 workshop
- Obituary for Michelle D. Davis, 55
- Down Memory Lane: Fire consumes Administration/Hill Memorial building
- Making corn while the sun shines
- Murder trial postponed in Hardin County Court
- Smith updates Red Men in Red Square