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Ada entrepreneur creates Faithful Friends Cremations

Business

/ Aug 30, 2026

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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Getting ready for 2026 Cursive Ohio charity ride

Events

/ Aug 30, 2026

PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK__Bike riders will be heading this way on Saturday, September 5 for the 10th annual Cursive Ohio charity ride. Coordinated by Ada's Austin Heil, volunteers are sweeping roads and patching them to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Learn more about the event benefiting Ohio AgrAbility, which promotes success in agriculture for Ohio farmers with a disability or long-term health condition.

Ada Rotary gets update on ONU baseball field

Business

/ Aug 30, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Rotary Club enjoyed a presentation by Gene Stechschulte, Head Baseball Coach at Ohio Northern University. Stechschulte gave an update on ONU baseball field construction, discussed his team and answered questions from club members.

Fun fact: Gene pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2000–2002 and prior to that, played in the Cardinals' minor league system.

The next Rotary meeting is Tuesday, September 8 at noon.

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Bulldog girls soccer blanks Allen East

Sports

/ August 30, 2026

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Aftan Dewese

ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team defeated visiting local rival Allen East 3-0 in their annual non-league grudge match on a warm Saturday afternoon, August 29.

Bulldog boys soccer edges Kenton in 309 Cup

Sports

/ August 30, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team scored late to beat visiting Hardin County rival Kenton 2-1 in a physical 309 Cup battle on Saturday, August 29.

Bulldog boys golf wins Hardin County Invite

Sports

/ August 30, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

KENTON__The Ada High School boys golf team won the five-team Hardin County Invitational tournament by the narrowest of margins at the Kenton Memorial Park Golf Course on Saturday, August 29.