You are here

Ada's latest news

Fruit and vegetable crop walk on August 2

Open to commercial produce growers and home gardeners

HARDIN COUNTY – Hardin County OSU Extension has planned a Fruit and Vegetable Crop Walk program on Tuesday,  August 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. that addresses fruit and vegetable production issues in the region.

The location of  the program will be on a produce farm at 15237 County Road 209, Kenton. It is open to all fruit  and vegetable producers, whether they are commercial or home gardeners.

Sara Jane Amstutz taught at Bluffton Elementary School

Sara Jane Amstutz, 92, passed away July 27, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Sara Jane was born November 15, 1929 in Bluffton to the late Hiram and Mabel (Hawk) Huser.  On November 22, 1951 she married Leland Amstutz who preceded her in death on May 24, 1990. 

Last sunset yoga at the Ada Park, July 28

Hardin County OSU Extension reminder: this is the summer's last Sunset Yoga:

  • 8:00-8:45 p.m. on July 28
  • At the Ada Park by the softball diamonds
  • Bring a mat or towel

UPDATED Dennis "Mike" Prichard served in the U.S. Army

UPDATED July 28.

Dennis Michael “Mike” Prichard, age 75, of Ada, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his residence in Ada.

Mike was born on June 6, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to the late Advas and Imogene (Gunn) Prichard. 

He retired from Sodexo at Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he worked as a custodian.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a lifetime member of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

Mike is survived by his three children: Michael (Lenora) Prichard of Dunkirk, Vonda Stanfield, and Margaret Prichard both of Tiffin; thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers: John Prichard and Toby (Linda) Prichard; and a sister, Teresa Buckmeir.

AHS Music Boosters barbecue sales underway

Join the Ada Music Boosters for their annual barbecue dinner before the first home football game on August 19. Order meals at https://adamusicboosterfundraisers.square.site/  Order deadline: August 5. 

Pegasus Bus Company announces new models

DUNKIRK, Ohio—Pegasus Bus Company, a new Dunkirk company spearheaded by experienced executives in the school and transit bus industries, has announced details surrounding the design of its all-new Atlas models for Type A and C school buses.

According to the company, with unique body designs and state-of-the-art standard features and options, the new Pegasus vehicles will give bus buyers greater freedom of choice. The broad availability of Atlas models through the Pegasus dealer network will enhance competitiveness that should broadly benefit transit and school bus players in much of North America.

Pages