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On ACE Day, new ONU students help beautify Ada

Site registration deadline is August 1

Ohio Northern University is currently registering organizations, businesses and residents for its annual Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon.

A partnership with the Village of Ada, the ACE Day program provides opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage with the community but also contribute to the village's beautification. Students will take part in one-hour shifts (9:30-10:30 a.m) or two-hour shifts (9:30-11:30
a.m.).

Jacqueline Gahman Rippe was Director of the Service Center for the South Florida Water Management Center

Jacqueline Gahman Rippe, 62, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday July 8, 2022. Jacque was born in Lima, Ohio on December 9, 1959 to the late William (Bill) Peter and Mary Lucelle (Martin) Gahman. Jacque was a 1978 graduate of Ada High School in Ada, Ohio. In 1982 she graduated from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.

60s Survivors Band plays at VFW on July 16

From 7:00-10:00 p.m.on Saturday, July 16, The '60s Survivors Band will perform at the Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381, located at 2147 OH-235.

There is a $5.00 cover charge for non-members. The band will play outside on the patio, if the weather cooperates.

Ada Historical Society meets July 20 and August 17

The Ada Historical Society has scheduled the following meetings for July and August at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.:

- Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m.

- Wednsday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m.

The board will meet in advance of these meetings, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on the Ada, Ohio HIstorical Society, visit https://www.adaohiohs.com 

July 14 Alzheimers education event in Lima

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, an education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association® including tips from the latest research, will be held:

  • 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 14
  • 3400 W. Elm St., Lima - Senior Citizens Services

Registration is requested at 419-419-5858.

Research includes the areas of diet and nutrition, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use of hands-on tools.

Visit alz.org/CRF to explore additional education programs.

AHS soccer teams play July 13 at War Memorial Stadium

The Ada Soccer Association has announced that the Ada High School varsity soccer teams will play at War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, July 13.

This is a free event that is open to the public.

The boys team will play Miller City at 6:00 p.m. and the girls team will play  Ft. Jennings beginning between 7:00-7:30 p.m.

These are Hogg Creek summer league games (not full rosters).

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