News across Hardin County

Natural Choice Family Farms donates cost of milk products to Upper Scioto Valley Schools
MEDIA RELEASE__This year Ohio schools have new flexibility to offer students whole and 2% milk options. Natural Choice Family Farms, a dairy farm owned and operated by the Imboden family, is helping Upper Scioto Valley School District meet that need by providing a charitable…

Ar-Hale Family Foundation supports Crime Victim Services
Regional news MEDIA RELEASE__Crime Victim Services is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from the Ar-Hale Family Foundation in support of its Court Appointed Special Advocates’ program. Driven by a commitment to ending violence and oppression, Crime Victim…

Bulldog girls soccer blanks Upper Sandusky
By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Aftan Dewese ADA__Playing their first match in nine days, the Ada High School girls soccer team wasn’t rusty as they defeated visiting North Central Ohio Soccer Association foe Upper Sandusky 3-0 on Wednesday evening, Sept. 30. Ada improved to 10-1-2…

Bulldog boys soccer edged by Upper Sandusky
Sports By Cort Reynolds UPPER SANDUSKY__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team battled hard but lost 1-0 to North Central Ohio Soccer Association power Upper Sandusky on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Ada fell to 6-6-1, overall and 1-4 in the tough NCOSA after the road defeat.…

Pressure: Beets for the heart
Health By Karen Kier, Pharmacist On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team In September of 1982, Billy Joel released his single titled Pressure. The song hit number 20 on the charts in the United States. The lyrics describe the pressure one applies when trying to write or create to…

Ohio Northern honors six alumni for service and professional success
Pictured above, L-R) Hanley Wheeler, BSPh ’82; Angela Phares, BS ’08; Josh Barrickman, BSBA ’97, CFA; Dr. Karen Kier, BSPh ’82; Doug Leuthold, BSCE ’76, Judge William Zimmerman, BA ’75, JD ’79 FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Ohio Northern University celebrated six exceptional graduates during…

Scam warning issued by Ada Police Department
Police/Fire/EMS FROM ADA POLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK__[On Wednesday, September 30] someone spoofing the phone number for the Ada Police Department attempted to scam an individual claiming they represented our department. If you receive a call from our office and someone attempts…

Debra L. Shepherd taught at Ada Schools
On September 29, 2026, Debbie lost her battle with leukemia and was called home by her eternal father, but not before stopping at the rainbow bridge and getting her walking buddy Kody. Together again, they’ll meet the Lord with smiling faces. Debbie was born on September 7, 1959,…

Superior Credit Union confirms it will open branch in Ada
Business FROM FACEBOOK__Superior Credit Union has announced that it will be coming soon to Ada: "We're excited to bring our products and services to a new community and welcome new members. Stay tuned for more details and an opening date!" The post shows 610 S. Main St., the…

Bulldog volleyball felled by Arlington
Jaylin St. Laurent notches 1000th assist / Senior night celebrated By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen and Autumn Andreasen ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team lost a tough four-setter to visiting co-Blanchard Valley Conference leader Arlington in a key league match…

Bulldog boys soccer ties Lima Temple Christian
Sports By Cort Reynolds LIMA __The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team played to a 2-2 tie with Lima Temple Christian in a non-league match on Monday, Sept. 28. Ada trailed 1-0 at halftime, then built a 2-1 lead late in the second half before the Pioneers knotted it up on a…

Ada historical museum open house, October 11
CLICK enlarge / Ada Icon photos By Paula Pyzik Scott Ada historian Lee Crouse will open his private Ada museum to the public on Sunday, October 11, from 2-5:00 p.m. The open house will be at 4236 State Route 81, just over one mile east of State Route 235. This event is free.…