The Ada Herald

07/08/2021

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office issued the following release late Thursday morning regarding its investigation into a homicide on Wednesday, July 7:

"The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into a homicide that occurred Wednesday evening in Buck Township in Southeast Hardin County.

Sheriff's investigators, being assisted by Ohio BCI&I and the Hardin County Coroner's Office, are following all potential leads as they are received. The Hardin County Prosecutor's Office is also assisting with the investigation to ensure thorough case development.

The body of the male victim was transferred to the Montgomery County Coroner's Office for an autopsy. The victim's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Sheriff's Office does not believe that any local residents have reason to be concerned with a subject or subjects being at large in the area, which would present a concern for their safety.

Anyone who may have information of any nature concerning this case should contact the Hardin County Sheriff's Office at (419) 673-1268, or call the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (419) 675-8475."

10/19/2020

*Deadline is October 27th*

Join us in honoring your veteran with a free ad in our "Veteran's Salute" section, featured in the November 5th edition of the Ada Herald.

All veterans, past and present, are welcome and encouraged to be included. Deadline for submission is October 27th 🇺🇸

Join us in honoring your veteran with a free ad in our "Veteran's Salute" section, featured in the November 5th edition of the Ada Herald.

All veterans, past and present, are welcome and encouraged to be included. Deadline for submission is October 27th 🇺🇸

10/05/2020

Join us in honoring your veteran with a free ad in our "Veteran's Salute" section, featured in the November 5th edition of the Ada Herald.

All veterans, past and present, are welcome and encouraged to be included. Deadline for submission is October 27th 🇺🇸

04/03/2020

The Kenton Hardin Health Department has received notice of the first lab confirmed case of COVID-19 in a Hardin County resident on April 1. A contact investigation is underway to identify and notify close contacts of the individual. Close contacts will be notified by public health. Close contacts will be assessed for symptoms and instructed to self-quarantine (separate themselves from others and not go to any public places) for 14 days while monitoring for symptoms.

03/19/2020

In person Kindergarten Registration at Allen East for the dates scheduled in March have been cancelled. Registration will be completed online or over the phone. Please go to the Allen East Website for further information regarding Kindergarten Registration for the 20-21 school year.

03/17/2020

Polls closed across Ohio

Despite a judge's ruling denying a temporary retraining order sought to delay today's election, Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton late yesterday ordered polls closed throughout Ohio, a mandate that will remain "in full force and effect until the State of Emergency declared by the governor no longer exists" or she modifies the order. Governor Mike DeWine announced the effort yesterday afternoon during a press conference and gave the lawsuit his full support. With the judge's ruling established, Dr. Acton mandated the closures late last night as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections.

What this means for Ohio voters who have yet to cast a ballot remains unclear. The TRO sought through the court included provisions for continued absentee and early voting. It also established a new date, Tuesday, June 2, for in-person voting. Dr. Acton's order offers no such provisions.

"While the polls will be closed tomorrow, Secretary of State Frank LaRose will seek a remedy through the courts to extend voting options so that every voter who wants to vote will be granted that opportunity," Governor DeWine said in a statement.

For a full report, see Thursday's issue of the The Ada Herald.

03/16/2020

Gov. DeWine proposes postponing March ballot

OHIO — In a press conference held at 2:30 p.m. today, Governor Mike DeWine recommended postponing tomorrow's primary election until June 2. DeWine proposed the action in the face of growing concerns expressed by Ohioans regarding COVID-19 exposure.

In addressing what is for many the very real alternative between protecting personal health and exercising a civic right and responsibility, DeWine said, "We should not force them to make this choice."

Ohio's governor, however — short of an invasion by a hostile oppressor — doesn't have the power to mandate a change in an established election date. In order to effect the change, a group of concerned citizens has filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court requesting a delay in in-person voting until June 2. DeWine asserted early voting and absentee options will continue until the proposed June 2 in-person ballot.

The Herald will continue to post breaking news on the matter until its resolution on this social media site and in Thursday's issue.

01/28/2020

Ada bicyclist, a breed beyond

At age 65, Ada’s Linda Hall was on a seven-day “Bicycle Alaska” adventure where, one day, she canoed a mile, hiked six miles and finished it off with a 19-mile bicycle ride into Valdez.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-bicyclist-a-breed-beyond/2/5/114496

ADA — She gave up smoking at age 40. And, as happens, she gained a few pounds; maybe 10. She thought, why not do a little running, a little bicycling, to

01/26/2020

Ada Council talks trees, tornadoes, and traffic

Ada Village Council discussed trees, tornadoes and traveling Tuesday during their meeting.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-Council-talks-trees-tornadoes-and-traffic/2/5/114495

ADA — Ada Village Council discussed trees, tornadoes and traveling Tuesday during their meeting. Mayor Dave Retterer noted the “great work” th

01/24/2020

New year, new vision

Simmons elected Ada Council president

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/New-year-new-vision/2/5/114494

ADA — Bob Simmons, who has been on Ada Village Council for six years, was just elected council president. And he plans to undertake this year’s vill

11/07/2019

Hardin Northern History Brigade steps back into the past

On Sunday, October 20, the History Brigade took a step backward – all the way to 1864. Eleven students trekked to Indiana to visit the 30th Annual Hartford City Civil War Days where reenactors from across the Midwest gathered to demonstrate what it was like to live during the Civil War.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Hardin-Northern-History-Brigade-steps-back-into-the-past/2/5/114324

DOLA — On Sunday, October 20, the History Brigade took a step backward – all the way to 1864. Eleven students trekked to Indiana to visit the 30th A

11/04/2019

Getting to know... Kylie Sutton

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Getting-to-know-Kylie-Sutton/2/5/114323

Where were you born? Where did you grow up? I was born at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio and grew up in Dunkirk, Ohio. What brought you to this ar

11/03/2019

On the Library Levy

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/On-the-Library-Levy/2/5/114322

ADA — When Ada attorney Peter Previte was looking for a home, he had, among a number of wants, a desire to be as close as possible to the Ada Library. He

11/01/2019

Ada nails Guinness Record moment

As scheduled, at 2 p.m. on the dot (okay, it was more like 2:20 p.m.), some 1,000 people – many of them Ada School System students – cocked their arms and let fly 1,000 footballs at the exact same moment in time on War Memorial Field.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-nails-Guinness-Record-moment/2/5/114321

ADA — “You can now cross off setting a Guinness World Record off your Bucket List,” said Dan Lee to all the participants, just after it finish

10/31/2019

Getting to know... David Rouch

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Getting-to-know-David-Rouch/2/5/114306

Where were you born? Where did you grow up? I was born in Nappanee, Indiana, Farming community in northern Indiana near Wakarusa and Nappanee, Graduated from No

10/29/2019

Ada woodworker has time on his hands

Thede, who is a retired ONU electrical engineer professor, is now, in essence, an old-fashion craftsman.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-woodworker-has-time-on-his-hands/2/5/114305

ADA — The old pop rock group Chicago sang…. “Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?” Ada’s Les Thed

10/27/2019

Setting the record straight

At 2 p.m. this Friday, some 1,200 “Made in Ada” Wilson footballs will launch, simultaneously, into the sky at War Memorial Stadium.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Setting-the-record-straight/2/5/114304

ADA — At 2 p.m. this Friday, some 1,200 “Made in Ada” Wilson footballs will launch, simultaneously, into the sky at War Memorial Stadium. Bel

10/24/2019

The Ada Herald is looking for photos of those who have served or are currently serving in the military. Honor your loved one with our "Veteran's Salute", to be published in the November 7th edition of the Herald. Details below.

10/10/2019

Getting to know... Katie Klosterman

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Getting-to-know-Katie-Klosterman/2/5/114243

Where were you born? Where did you grow up? I was born in Coldwater, OH and grew up there. I went to Coldwater Exempted Village Schools my entire life and grad

10/09/2019

The Ada Herald is looking for photos of those who have served or are currently serving in the military. Honor your loved one with our "Veteran's Salute", to be published in the November 7th edition of the Herald. Details below.

10/08/2019

Farming, past and future: One farmer's thoughts

Farming is in Dennis Cooney’s blood. And with good reason. He’s a fifth-generation farmer. The farm he’s on was established by his great, great grandfather in 1820.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Farming-past-and-future-One-farmer-s-thoughts/2/5/114241

ADA — 1913. That was the year Dennis Cooney’s “Economy Corn Grinder” was manufactured. 1999. That was the year Dennis learned the corn g

10/06/2019

Ada PD preps for move

Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger reported Monday that if everything goes smoothly, “optimistically,” the police should be in their new Municipal Building digs in three weeks.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-PD-preps-for-move/2/5/114242

ADA — Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger reported Monday that if everything goes smoothly, “optimistically,” the police should be in their

10/04/2019

Made in Ada: Whiskey and H**p?

When you think Ada, Ohio, footballs, yes, and Polar Bears, too, are most apt to come to mind. Whiskey and h**p, well, not so much. But that could soon change.

https://adaherald.com/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotator/Article/Made-in-Ada-Whiskey-and-H**p-/-3/376/114240

ADA — When you think Ada, Ohio, footballs, yes, and Polar Bears, too, are most apt to come to mind. Whiskey and h**p, well, not so much. But that could so

09/10/2019

Christ's

A Christian church without walls…That’s, basically, what the Ada Family Center Church is all about.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Christ-s-hands-and-feet-in-Ada/2/5/114158

by Joe Schriner Herald Correspondent [email protected] ADA — A Christian church without walls… That’s, basically, what the Ada Family Center

09/06/2019

Ada Council discusses town hall rehab

Admittedly, there are few ancillary “perks” for Ada Village Council Members.

https://adaherald.com/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotator/Article/Ada-Council-discusses-town-hall-rehab/-3/376/114157

ADA — Admittedly, there are few ancillary “perks” for Ada Village Council Members. However, among the few that occasionally arise, they come d

08/15/2019

Lafayette librarian loves the printed word - Ada Herald

Kari Spencer, an Allen East graduate, is the new librarian at the Lafayette Branch of The Lima Public Library.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Lafayette-librarian-loves-the-printed-word/2/5/114103

LAFAYETTE — Kari Spencer, an Allen East graduate, is the new librarian at the Lafayette Branch of The Lima Public Library. She has a degree in elementary

08/13/2019

Ada s Buckeye Bob is bonkers for OSU - Ada Herald

If there is a bigger Ohio State University fan in the village of Ada, or Hardin County, or Ohio at large, or, well, the Milky Way Galaxy at large, I’d be hard pressed to know who.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-s-Buckeye-Bob-is-bonkers-for-OSU/2/5/114101

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08/11/2019

Ada Village Council: A special award, upcoming events, Ohio flags, and "get the LED out!" - Ada Herald

It was standing room only in Ada Village Council Chambers Tuesday night as a “concerned citizen” received a special SAFER Award for his stepping up to make the village a safer place earlier in the summer.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-Village-Council-A-special-award-upcoming-events-Ohio-flags-and-get-the-LED-out-/2/5/114100

ADA — It was standing room only in Ada Village Council Chambers Tuesday night as a “concerned citizen” received a special SAFER Award (see rel

08/09/2019

We were all a little SAFER in Ada that day... - Ada Herald

SAFER is Ada’s own version of Community Oriented Policing. Developed in 2002, it promotes an interconnectedness between residents and the police, in order to keep the village as safe as possible.

https://adaherald.com/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotator/Article/We-were-all-a-little-SAFER-in-Ada-that-day/-3/376/114099

ADA — June 22, 2019. A man approached a residence at 540 E. Lincoln Avenue, Ada. He was asking for money. Andrew Ward, the homeowner, sensed something wa

08/08/2019

Getting to know... Jamie Hunsicker - Ada Herald

Getting to know... Jamie Hunsicker!

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Getting-to-know-Jamie-Hunsicker/2/5/114095

Where were you born? Where did you grow up? I was born in Lima and graduated from Perry High School. What brought you to this area? Or kept you here? I moved

08/06/2019

Best Browns Backers live in Harrod! - Ada Herald

Last year toward the end of the regular NFL season, the Browns were actually doing quite good (an anomaly of late), and I went out into Hardin County to look for Browns fans to interview.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Best-Browns-Backers-live-in-Harrod-/2/5/114094

HARROD — Last year toward the end of the regular NFL season, the Browns were actually doing quite good (an anomaly of late), and I went out into Hardin Co

08/04/2019

Back to School Blessing Service returns to Ada - Ada Herald

The 2nd annual “Back to School Blessing Service” in Ada is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Ada Schools Cafeteria. Everyone welcome!

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Back-to-School-Blessing-Service-returns-to-Ada/2/5/114092

ADA — The 2nd annual “Back to School Blessing Service” in Ada is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. in the Ada Schools Cafeteria. Everyo

08/02/2019

Ada's new Tech Committee to log on Tuesday - Ada Herald

There will be an Ada village first next Tuesday night.

https://adaherald.com/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotator/Article/Ada-s-new-Tech-Committee-to-log-on-Tuesday/-3/376/114093

ADA — There will be an Ada village first next Tuesday night. After the regular council meeting, the first “Technology Committee” meeting will

06/20/2019

Getting to know... Jamie Hazelton - Ada Herald

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Getting-to-know-Jamie-Hazelton/2/5/114045

Where were you born? Where did you grow up? I was born in Lima, OH and moved to Ada with my parents, Fred & Lisa Ferguson and brother, Adam Ferguson in 197

06/18/2019

Ada's new tourism bureau... 'Dave' - Ada Herald

This is an article about Ada tourism, modern social media, and a Michigander named Dave.

https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Ada-s-new-tourism-bureau-Dave-/2/5/114043

ADA — This is an article about Ada tourism, modern social media, and a Michigander named Dave. Dave Irvine, from Gun Lake, Michigan was in Ada last week