Once upon a time in Ada
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
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OCTOBER 1938:
Harley Messick bought the Sale 5c to $1.00 store from Marion Sale. The store was located at 113 North Main Street. Harley had been manager for Mr. Sale.
A permanent band stand of natural stone is under construction at the southwest corner of the Ada railroad park, a joint project of the council and civic organizations. It replaces an old wooden bandstand with a structure designed to enhance the appearance of the park.
October 27-28-29 the Ada Harvest Festival was held. A special feature for Friday was goat racing. The goats were from the Lucas Derby goats from Greenwood, Indiana, the only racing stable of goats in the world
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Bluffton Icon headlines, September 17
- Bulldog girls soccer 0-0 tie vs. Riverdale
- Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Riverdale
- Roundhead poet publishes third book
- Bulldog volleyball wins in four vs. Riverdale
- Sept. 15 Ada Council: Impact of big ticket pool repair, public urination ban goes into effect
- Hall named 2026 OMLA Regional Administrative Assistant of the Year
- Play Bingo with Officer Penny at the Ada Public Library
- Adult Book Group books available at APL
- Ada Schools exceed state standards on 2025-2026 Ohio Report Card
- Oct. 6 ONU Trike-A-Thon will raise funds for St. Jude's
- Antibiotic resistance: More to learn
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Bicyclist injured in hit-skip accident south of Kenton
- ODOT requests public comment on roundabout design for State Route 81/County Road 15 intersection
- Anna M. Shulaw, 105, worked for Wilson Sporting Goods
- Liberty Conservation Club fish and chicken fry, Oct. 10
- Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Fort Jennings
- Findlay Patrol's Donovan promoted to sergeant
- Bulldog girls soccer win vs. Delphos St. John’s
- 2026 Harvest & Herb Festival Queen Court announced