Photo of Ada's first fire apparatus
In anticipation of the June 14-15 Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's Association (NOVFA) convention in Ada, the Ada Historical Society is posting a variety of Ada fire department photographs on its Facebook group page.
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is hosting a Bluffton History Day event on August 10 that will also celebrate local firefighting volunteers.
For some background on early firefighting artifacts, visit https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collection...
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 24
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