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Tracing his grandfather's footsteps

Ohio Northern was recently visited by Jason Yeo and his wife June--a 30 hour trip from Las Vegas to Ada--to see the place where his grandfather, Dr. Chun C. Lee, BSME ’27, Hon.D. ’73, attended college in the 1920s. Learn more at  www.onu.edu/news/journey-past.

Ada Schools announce updated free and reduced price meal policy

Applications are required for 2022-2023

Ada Exempted Village Schools has announced its 2022-2023 program year policy for free and reduced price meals or free milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

Hydrant flushing during August

The Village of Ada has the following announcement for water customers and users:

August is hydrant flushing month here in the Village. Beginning August 8, 2022, we will be performing our routine hydrant flushing.

During this process there may be a slight discoloration of the water caused by sediment or rust being flushed from the water mains. Households experiencing this should not be alarmed. The water will clear up once it is run for a short time.

Should you experience rusty colored water, we suggest you run the cold water from the faucet nearest to the water meter to flush the service.

James “J.R.” Phipps worked at SumiRiko Ohio

James “J.R.” Phipps, age 43, of Ada, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his family.  

He was born on August 30, 1978, in Hobart, IN to Mary E. (Phipps) Hale.  His mother and father, Mary and Doyal Hale preceded him in death.

J.R. is survived by two children: Kadin and Khloe Phipps; a special friend: Roxanne Velasquez; two brothers: Cann “Casey” Phipps, and Christopher (Rita) Hale; and a sister, Angie (Kevin) Hunt.  J.R.’s  mother-in-law: Ida Velasquez also preceded him in death.

Bill Russell: most valuable player ever

Celtic legend dies at 88, leaving behind great hoops legacy of winning and intangibles from celticsblog.com

By Professor Parquet a.k.a. Cort Reynolds

Celtic legend Bill Russell is arguably the most valuable player ever in NBA history, and perhaps even in all of team sports.

He died Sunday at age 88 following the deaths of Celtic legend teammates Tom Heinsohn, John Havlicek and Sam Jones in recent years. Only the almost 94 year old Bob Cousy has outlived them all.

Ambulance district meeting rescheduled for August 8

Ada Liberty Joint Ambulance District has announced that their August meeting is being rescheduled from August 15 to August 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Meetings are held at 530 N Gilbert St., Ada. 

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