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Ada will celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 5

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/ Aug 03, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Police and community partnerships will bring the first National Night Out celebration to Ada on Wednesday, August 5. This family event will include free food, free pool admission and free door prize drawings.

The event takes place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at War Memorial Park. Activity stations include Touch-a-Truck, a tactical equipment display, fingerprinting station, Junior Officer swearing-in, safety information booth, and Meet the Chief.

August 8 Farmers & Merchants Picnic lineup

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/ Aug 02, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

One of Ada's oldest traditions brings families, friends and neighbors to War Memorial Park on the second Saturday in August: the Farmers & Merchants Picnic. 2026 marks the 113th annual event, a day filled with entertainment, four-legged and diesel-powered competitions, good food, games and lots and lots of prizes.

GOOD FOOD ALL DAY
Hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chicken noodles, pulled pork, walking tacos, mac & cheese, homemade pies, ice cream, caramel apples

LIVE MUSIC
Flat Bottom Boys

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Need for blood donations continues during blood and platelet shortage

Regional news

/ Aug 03, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__ While the next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for the Ada Visiting Nurses on September 21, there is an emergency blood and platelet shortage right now. David Humphreys, the program leader for the Ada Community Blood Drive, has shared that surgeries are being delayed because of this shortage.

If you can donate, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment at a nearby blood drive. Hardin Memorial Hospital will host a drive on August 5, and there are others that are fairly close.

Information on how to schedule an appointment is here.

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Michael E. Bailey worked for Bartlett Roofing

Obituaries

/ August 3, 2026

Michael E. Bailey, age 73, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born on October 21, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to Mitchell and Omalee (Patton) Bailey.

USV Local Schools announce free or reduced price meal program for 2026-2027

Regional news

/ August 3, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Upper Scioto Valley Local School DIstrict announced on August 3 its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year.

Moved: APL book group discussion is August 11

Ada Public Library

/ August 3, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Public Library's monthly Adult Book Group gathering has been pushed back a week to Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. .

Learn about Ada Schools booster groups

Living in Ada

/ August 3, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Our students thrive because of the incredible volunteers who give their time and talents through the Ada Schools booster organizations. Whether you can lend a hand at events, help behind the scenes, or simply want to support our programs, there's a place for you!

Save Oct. 3 for Irish Iron Swap Meet

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/ August 3, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__The Irish Iron Memorial remembering TJ Griffin will be held on October 3 at Liberty Conservation Club, 1552 ST RT 235, with a swap meet from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and ride leaving at noon.