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FROM FACEBOOK__The September 5 Cursive Ohio charity bike ride, which starts and ends in Ada's War Memorial Park, generated over $3K to support Ohio farmers with a disablity or long-term health condition.

MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County has officially relocated. The new office is open to the public at 950 W. Kohler St. in Kenton. 

The Extension office is now in the same building as Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District, providing a convenient location for residents and community partners. 

Individuals seeking directions to the new office can visit go.osu.edu/hardinmaps for Google Maps directions from their current location. 

MEDIA RELEASE__Deanna Rodeheffer, an Ohio Northern University student pursuing both a degree in civil engineering and a Land Surveying Certificate, has been selected as the recipient of Choice One Engineering's 2026 Tom Coverstone Memorial Scholarship. She will receive a $5,000 scholarship and join Choice One as a co-op student in summer 2027, gaining valuable industry experience.

FROM ADA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE__Join the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Reopening of Whatever Cards & Games shop, 113 N. Main St., Ada.

The celebration will take place on Monday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m.

ABOUT THIS BUSINESS
Whatever Cards & Games is a locally owned; family friendly business. The shop carries a wide range of Collectible Card Games, Board Games, Family Games, Role Playing Games and more.

Compiled by Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following 12 land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in August 2026, as reported on the websites of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon  and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO

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By Paula Pyzik Scott / PHOTO provided

Ada has a new home-based business, Faithful Friends Cremations, operated by Patty Griffin. The business opened in July 2026 to provide area pet owners with a convenient and affordable option for cremation services.

Planning for the passing of her own dogs, which include two mastiffs, and experience working at a funeral home gave Griffin the idea to start this business. She says she wishes the idea occurred to her 30 years ago. 

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