A look back at 129 S. Main businesses
Compiled by Leland Crouse
Based on photographic evidence, 129 South Main was possibly a house until about 1941, when the commercial building was likely constructed.
1923 - Dr. Souder
1923 - Dr. J.T. John Chiropractic
1954 -1955 - Dr. R.B. Moyer, Dentist
1960-1965 - Justin McElroy, Attorney
1970 - J.J. Breck, M.T.
2001-2012 - Mad About Nails (Karin R. Baker)
2025-2026 - Mellow Hair Studio, (Yessica Arriaga); currently operating at Crosby's Barbershop, 402 S. Main St.
The February 2, 2026 fire at 125 and 127 S. Main may result in the loss of this building.
See also Wonder what businesses were at 125 and 127 S. Main St. since 1877?
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Norma Mathews Wilhelm was an elementary school teacher and homemaker
- July 27 blood drive at Ada Community Visiting Nurses
- Alger Public Library BBQ fundraiser tickets on sale
- July 18 Dog Days of Summer event in Kenton
- New communication platform adopted by Ada Schools
- Cancer screening in women: Recommendations, trends, and solutions
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Ohio EPA issues Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfires
- UPDATE July 15 boil water advisory lifted for 700-800 blocks of S. Johnson St.
- Murder trial of Donna Jo Miller postponed until December
- June 2026 Hardin County rainfall reports
- Sept. 22-24 Farm Science tickets on sale
- Beatitudes serves 136 meals on 4th of July
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Youth swimming & stroke clinic with AHS Swim Team, July 23-26
- Ada Municipal Pool opens early for adults with children
- Letter: Hollar reflects on 4+ years spent as Ada chamber director
- 2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9
- Public meeting audio recorders wanted for Liberty, Orange and Richland townships
- August 5 National Night Out celebration at War Memorial Park