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Mementos of the 2024 holiday season in Ada

PHOTOS of Depot Park by Sonatane Lui / MORE below

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Icon photographers have captured scenes of Ada bustling during the day with holiday preparations and activities, and after dark when the festive decorations glow in a rainbow of colors,

On December 14 Merry on Main celebrations brought a steady flow of families and friends to explore shopping and activities. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce coordinated and promoted the annual program with assistance of local businesses and volunteers.

Chamber director Lindsay Hollar commented, "This year, I have just loved all of the collaboration and participation of all our businesses. I feel a renewed sense of the holiday and the excitement from all of our businesses.... It just makes it an overall really enjoyable day for the community.

December Bulldogs of the Month at Ada Elementary

Ada Elementary principal Angel Maag is pictured here with the December 2024 Bulldogs of the Month. Say cheese! Click photo to enlarge.

Bulldog boys basketball stings Hornets with hot 3rd period

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School boys basketball team used a 26-point third period outburst to defeat local non-league opponent Cory-Rawson 57-38 on the afternoon of December 21, and post their fourth consecutive victory.

Bulldog girls basketball tramples Continental for 1st win

By Cort Reynolds

CONTINENTAL – The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team used a second quarter explosion to whip non-conference foe Continental 52-16 and earn their first win of the season on the afternoon of December 21.

The Bulldogs led 12-8 after the first period. But they poured in 26 second-period points to grab a 38-12 lead at halftime, and cruised to the victory.

The convincing win improved the Bulldog record to 1-7 overall. The Pirate girls dropped to 1-8 after the blowout defeat.

“The girls played well from the start,” said Ada third-year head coach Zach Ricker. “We shot well.”

“It was good for the girls and to build their confidence,” he said of getting the first victory.

Freed Center says "Save the Date" for spring ticket sales

From the Freed Center for the Performing Arts

Save the date of Jan. 6, 2025, when all spring events go on sale to the public including:

  • Dance 60X60
  • Machinal
  • ONU Symphonic Band Irish Spring Concert
  • Hello, Dolly!
  • 16th International Play Festival: Ukraine
  • ONU Orchestra Reflections on Nature Concert
  • ONU Band Festival XLVIII

Village of Ada holiday office closures

From the Village of Ada

The Village of Ada offices, 115 W. Buckeye Ave., will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and will reopen on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

The village offices will also be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2025, and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

For street/water/sewer emergencies on these days, please call the Hardin County Sheriff's office at 419-673-1268. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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