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Stephen L. Hattery worked for Shawnee Manor

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 1, 2023

 Stephen L. Hattery, age 78, of Lima, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 5:17 PM at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. 

He was born on May 20, 1945, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Leo and Virginia (Armstrong) Hattery.  On February 18, 1969 Stephen married Shirley A. Legge and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2012. 

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Patrol warns against drinking and driving this Fourth of July

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 1, 2023

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

COLUMBUS–The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at 12 a.m. on Monday, July 3 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.

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July 1-2 holiday celebrations in Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 1, 2023

The National Weather Service has a weekend forecast that isn't quite what we hoped for Ada's outdoor plans. At 9:00 a.m. Saturday, fireworks crews were setting up for the Pride of Ada Fireworks--we'll keep you posted on any updates. Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday. The 7:00 p.m. Patriotic Pops at ONU have been moved inside at King Horn sports center.

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Summary of June 29 Ada School Board meeting

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 1, 2023

By Beth Fenton

On June 29, the Ada School Board met at 6:00 p.m. for its regular monthy meeting. The meeting was Superintendent Robin VanBuskirk’s final meeting. VanBuskirk, who is retiring, thanked the staff, students, community and School Board for their support, and for the honor of serving the Ada Schools for the past 16 years.

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Ada swimmers hook Marlins

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 1, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada Gators summer swim team convincingly defeated visiting Van Wert in the final Western Ohio Aquatic League meet of the regular season Thursday night, June 29, at the municipal pool.

The Gators won the overall boys/girls combined meet over the VW Marlins YMCA team, 420-196.

The Ada boys easily captured their dual meet over the Marlins by a 222-76 score. Meanwhile the Gator girls won a closer dual, 198-120.

Gator Luke Harriger captured first place in five individual events in the 7-8 age bracket to pace the victors.

Landry Harriger also touched first in five individual races of the boys 9-10 bracket. 

Gator girl Olivia Agozzino (11-12) ended up first in four races to lead the Gator girls. Isaac Agozzino finished first in two events in the boys 11-12 bracket.

Adaite Kyleigh Nau also took first in four events in the girls eight and under division. Her older sister Alyssa Nau (13-14) won two races.  

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Dining at the Depot?

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, June 30, 2023

With a fresh green garnish along the decorative fence at Ada's historic 1887 Pennsylvania Railroad depot, these picnic tables provide a mostly quiet spot for a summer lunch or conversation. The Historical Marker Database notes that in its heyday, this was "Ada's gateway to the outside world."

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