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5-acre refuge for pollinators and purple martins

Ohio Northern University

/ Jun 09, 2026

FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__A 5-acre sanctuary for pollinators and purple martins is taking shape around the Nature Pond on Ohio Northern University’s campus. Although still in the beginning stages of its development, the area is already teeming with life, says Dr. Bob Verb, professor of biological sciences and director of the nature center areas.

“We’re introducing a little refuge in our agricultural-rich location where native pollinators can find a consistent source of food and water,” he says.

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Free gun lock safety kits offered by Ada Police Department

Police/Fire/EMS

/ Jun 10, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__On June 8, the Ada Police Department announced, "We are proud to join Project Child Safe and the Firearm Industry Trade Association in the commitment to safe and responsible firearms storage and handling.

"Join us and help us promote the message of responsible firearm ownership. Please stop in to the Ada Police Department lobby to pick up a complimentary gun lock and safety kit."

https://projectchildsafe.org

Ada Historical Society to lead class on geneology

Ada Public Library

/ Jun 10, 2026

FROM INSTAGRAM_Ada Public Library is hosting a class to teach how to trace your family roots by using Ancestry.com.

Joe Ferguson from the Ada Historical Society will lead the seminar on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ada Public Library. Participants will learn step-by-step instructions on how to use the world's largest genealogy site. Ancestry.com is free to use while being accessed inside the library.

For more information and to check out what's happening at the library this summer, visit adalibrary.org/calendar/month.

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Rev. Lewis Hicks was a U.S. Army veteran

Obituaries

/ June 10, 2026

Rev. Lewis Hicks, age 97, of McGuffey, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Burton Ridge Assisted Living, Lima (10 years and 1 day after his beloved wife, Sarah).

Youth baseball program offered by AHS on July 10-11

Sports

/ June 10, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada High School baseball program is hosting a youth baseball camp on July 10-11. This camp is for players ages 10-15 and the cost is $30.

Each camper will receive two tickets to a Dayton Dragons baseball game.

Local students on ONU's Spring 2026 Dean's List

Ohio Northern University

/ June 9, 2026

The following students from the 45810 area code have been recognized on the Ohio Northern University Dean's List for Spring 2026. A student who attains a 3.50 or better average on 12 or more graded hours (A, B, C, D, F) for a term is placed on the Dean's list.