You are here

Home

Ada's latest news

Ada utility aggregation and Township tax levy replacements on November 5 ballot

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

View Ada North ballot HERE and Ada South ballot HERE.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In addition to the well-publicized race for U.S. president and vice president, Ada voters will have another 25 items to vote on in the November 5, 2024 general election.

There are two Village of Ada items and two Liberty township items on the ballot. ▶︎

»

Ada students compete in FFA job interview contest

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

By Dailah Preston
FFA Reporter

On Thursday, October 31, five Ada FFA members competed in the Sub-District Job Interview Contest at Spencerville High School. The members that competed included Aidra Preston, Cayden Wise, Dailah Preston, Taylor Price, and Gavin Ridenour.

This was the first time the Ada chapter had all grade levels participating in this career development event (CDE). For the competition, they had to create a resume and cover letter, fill out a job application, conduct a personal interview and write a follow-up letter.

Aidra and Dailah Preston both placed second in their grade levels and will be moving on to districts on November 7.

◾️

»

Hardin County rainfall report for 2024 growing season

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

HARDIN COUNTY __ With the help of fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters, Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County has collected unofficial township rainfall data for the past thirty-two consecutive years. The 2024 growing season was challenging with the extended drought which led to crops maturing much earlier than normal this year.

»

Celebrating a glorious fall in Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, November 3, 2024

With Halloween in the rearview mirror, debate over whether it's too early for Christmas decorations and music can begin. Can we all agree that it's been a glorious fall in Ada? Photo by Mark Andreasen.

»

Kiwanis awards 22 trophies for best Halloween costumes

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, November 3, 2024

Attached below are winning costumes photos from the Ada Kiwanis

The Ada Kiwanis kicked off a big week of 2024 Halloween and Trick or Treat festivities in Ada. The organization’s Halloween Parade attracted 124 participants competing for 22 trophies. The seven award categories and the winners are listed below.

Preschool and Kindergarten
34 Participants

  1. Carter Hall
  2. Jr Williams
  3. Kylyn Staley
  4. Laynie Klingler

▶︎

»

Weekend Doctor: Holidays and depression

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 3, 2024

By James H. Legge III, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio 

The holiday months (mid-November to post-January) can be extremely difficult for loved ones suffering from mental illness. It’s postulated that family members and friends can reach intolerable levels of anxiety and depression during this time due to accentuated family dynamics, financial strain, and other stressors.  

»

Pages