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June 2024

Letter: Thank you to golf outing sponsors from United Way

A letter from the United Way of Hardin County

Thank you to all our cart and hole sponsors for supporting our Golf Outing. We couldn't have done it without you! 

  • The Inn at ONU 
  • Wings Recovery Center 
  • H.S.L.C 
  • Hempy Water 
  • McCullough Industries 
  • Buckeye East 
  • Middlefield Bank 
  • L.W. Twirl 
  • OhioHealth
  • Newland Heydinger Insurance 
  • Century 21 - Antwilla Davis and Tara Howell 
  • Quest F.C.U. 
  • Judge Maria Santo
  •  Hensel Ready Mix 
  • Diamond M Veterinary
  • The Sweet Note Cafe 
  • Kenton VIsion 
  • Century 21 - Del Cogar 
  • Ohio Northern University 

Also a big thank you to all the players who braved the heat, bid on baskets and donated to the cause! We are so THANKFUL for you!

Studio 419 and Hardin County 4-H offer free line dancing class, June 26

Studio 419 is hosting a free line dancing class on Wednesday, June 26 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The class is being led by Hardin County 4-H.

Retirement open house for OSU Extension educator Mark Badertscher

Open House on June 27 RSVP from noon-4:30 p.m. RSVP at 419-674-2297.

Mark Badertscher, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator for OSU Extension in Hardin County, recently announced that he is retiring at the end of June. Badertscher spent over 11 years as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator and has another 26 years of experience teaching agriculture and serving as an FFA Advisor.

After a combined 37 years in public education, Mark wants to thank his colleagues and his community for their support. He also thanks them for supporting his events and projects over the years. Mark’s final day with OSU Extension is June 30. The University will be hiring another educator to fill the position.

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Brown Hall post card depicts a gathering for....?

In a recent Ada Ohio Historical Society group post of several images on Facebook, Fish Hall provided this intriguing post card of Brown Hall on the campus of Ohio Northern University.

Ohio Northern statement on the closing of Hill Memorial

Hand colored postcard of the campus of Ohio Normal School, now ONU. Hill Memorial is at right, Dukes Building is at left.

PHOTO from https://theclio.com/entry/119452

Lead donor would be needed to save, renovate 1879 structure

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Hill Memorial building, often used as the “face” of Ohio Northern University in promotional materials, has come to a critical moment in its existence. Built in 1879 and the survivor of two major fires, the building will be closed on the last day of July 2024.

Summer 2024 events reviewed by council

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The June 18 regular meeting of the Ada Council included several conversations about recent and future events in the Village.

Science Fun program on June 25

The Ada Public Library will hold two sessions, grouped by age, of a Science
Fun day with long-time Ada teacher Dave Lusk on Tuesday, June 25.

Science experiments will be tailored to two age groups.

  • A session for pre-K through third graders will be held from 1-4 p.m.,
  • A fourth grade through eighth grade event is from 4-8 p.m.

The APL invites students from those incoming grade brackets to come and
experience the wonders of science under the tutelage of Mr. Lusk.

Ada and most Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio to close

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ohio Captial Journal  has confirmed that most Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio will close. Employees at stores to close, including those in Ada, are told not to speak to the media.

The date of the Ada store closure has not been announced, but employees are confirming the closure off the record.

The Ohio Capitol Journal reports that prescriptions will be transferred to Walgreens. The closest Walgreens to Ada is in Lima, 12.8 miles away.

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Charles E. Coates was a farmer

Charles "Charlie" E. Coates, 84, passed away June 20, 2024, at Vancrest of Ada.

Weekend Doctor: Facet joint pain

By William Hogan, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints, affecting millions of Americans every year. While conditions like herniated discs, stenosis, and pinched nerves are often the suspected culprits, in many cases, the true source is facet joint pain.

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