Meet the 2025 Ada High School Prom court

Pictured here are Ada High School seniors on the 2025 Prom Court to be celebrated on Saturday, April 26. Ladies L-R) Jillian Allison, daughter of Scott and Arlene Allison, Jenna Bassitt, daughter of Jeff and Ann Bassitt, Lexi Poling, daughter of Kyle and Lori Poling, Aubrey Pope, daughter of Joe and Heather Pope, Aeris Weaver, daughter of William and Melanie Weaver. Gentlemen L-R) Ethan D'Souza, son of Mano and Preema D'Souza, Brody Erickson, son of Troy and Tara Erickson, Wyatt Ferguson, son of Adam and Kristen Ferguson, Kaine Fisher, son of Joe and Amber Wolber, Levi Green, son of Rob and Holly Green.

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Billy Watterson and Troy Erickson are transforming two historic Ada properties

April 25 media release__Moon King Entertainment Group is pleased to announce the opening of Old Route 69 Brewery, 120 East Buckeye in downtown Ada, Ohio this summer. The 12,0000 square-foot brewery, taproom, restaurant, and 10,000 square-foot beer garden will offer distinctive craft beer, food and family-inclusive entertainment.

The brewery will feature a selection of core Old Route 69 Brewery craft beers, crafted by Head Brewer John Novotny upon launch and is expected to add 10-12 house-brewed beers in the coming months. Guests will enjoy the verdant beer garden that will offer a jumbo LED television, live music, cornhole and other lawn games.

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By Nathaniel Ratnasamy, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist and Gina Bailey, BSN, RN, Infection Preventionist
Blanchard Valley Health System

There has been concern about measles cases in various parts of the country and a significant uptick worldwide. In the last few weeks, a total of 607 confirmed measles cases were reported by 22 states, including 11 cases in Ohio. Of the 607 confirmed US cases, 74 have been hospitalized, and three have died. According to the CDC, 2025 is already the third-most active year for measles since 2000.

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