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Wilson Football Factory celebrates grand opening, extended NFL agreement

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 1, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Ada has been looking forward to the opening of the new Wilson Football Factory for some 18 months. The $15M project encompasses a larger, climate controlled, modernized facility and the opportunity to take factory tours and shop for Wilson Sporting Goods products.

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$4.2B Ohio capital budget includes Ada and Hardin County funding

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, June 30, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On June 28, Ohio governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 2, $4.2 billion capital budget for Fiscal Years 2025-and 2026. The bill includes $500,000 in funding for Ada War Memorial Park improvements and $500,000 in funding for an ONU Healthwise Mobile Clinic. Alger Baseball Field is receiving $40,000 for improvements. 

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Weather conditions ripe for field fires

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, June 29, 2024

Take action against combine and field fires

By Wayne Dellinger and Dee Jepsen; edited by Mark Badertscher, all of the OSU Extension

HARDIN COUNTY__Weather conditions have helped Ohio wheat fields mature a little early this year – but these same conditions can lead to an increase in fires to combine harvesters and crop fields. Unintentional fires are never an enjoyable event. Two recommendations to prevent injuries and property damage include preventative maintenance and pre-planning for fire emergencies.

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Ada and most Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio to close

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 22, 2024

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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Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival creates pre-order merch for 2024

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 22, 2024

The Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival Committee will be selling commemorative t-shirts, crewnecks, and hoodies for the 2024 event, which takes place on Saturday, August 24.

The design is inspired by Ada, Ohio Northern University and Wilson colors, bringing them all together and representing the special aspects that make Ada "Football Town USA."

The online shop will be open until Friday, July 26. There is an option for shipping direct to the purchaser and there will be one pickup day, Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon at Four Season's Drive Thru.

The online shop is located at https://adafootballfestival.itemorder.com/

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Ada's Rite Aid survives newest round of store closings

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

More store closings to be announced

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On June 17, the Rite Aid pharmacy chain announced the closing of 15 Ohio stores, according to WTOL 11. The June 17 list does not include the Ada, Ohio store. 

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in October 2023 and has since closed hundreds of stores across the country. Up to 500 store closings are expected.

On May 24, Reuters reported that Rite Aid is close to finalizing post-bankruptcy financing. The company needs to cut $2B in debt. Proposed $20M compensation for CEO Jeffrey Steinbe and thousands of opioid cases are said to have slowed the process.

Rite Aid Corporation was founded in 1962 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1008 there were some 5,00 Rite Aid stores. In 2023, there were some 2,100.

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