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Leonard Ackerman, 100, was a World War II veteran

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, January 14, 2017

Leonard W. Ackerman, 100, died on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at 2:35 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

He was born on May 15, 1916, in LaFayette, Ohio, to Erna and Rosa (Fisher) Ackerman who preceded him in death.

On March 7, 1942, Leonard married Bernadine E. Brewer and she preceded him in death on Aug. 17, 2015.

Leonard served in the U.S. Army from April 1, 1941, through Nov. 9, 1945, during WWII in the Philippines. He was in Luzon when General MacArthur waded ashore and spoke to him. He worked for the B&O and Pennsylvania Railroads.

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Memorial service and celebration of her life for Catherine Freed

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, January 13, 2017

A memorial service and celebration of her life for Catherine Freed will be held in the Old Cadet Chapel at West Point, N.Y. at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 9, prior to burial in the West Point National Cemetery.

Mrs. Freed passed away in Ada on Nov. 25. A memorial service and celebration of life was held in English Chapel here on Dec. 17.

Mrs. Freed was First Lady of Ohio Northern University fro 1979 until 1999 when her husband, DeBow, was President
The video titled The Extraordinary Life of Service of Catherine Moore Freedis planned to be shown at 9:30 a.m., before the 10 a.m. service at West Point.

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Community Health Professionals will have an Indoor Garage Sale

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, January 13, 2017

Community Health Professionals will have an Indoor Garage Sale from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9 and 10. The cost to rent a table for both days is $10. Tables may be reserved by calling 419-634-7443.

This year's Beacon of Hope event will be Thursday, April 6, at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., instead of McIntosh Center.

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What weather is in store for the rest of winter?

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, January 13, 2017

According to a farm outlook for northwest Ohio, expect the remainder of January to be milder and wetter than usual.

Normally, this area receives 2 inches of rain, but expect 2 to 5 inches.

Winter so far has seen major swings in weather patterns but in the end we are close to normal temperatures and precipitation. Going forward for the remainder of winter, it looks a little warmer and wetter than normal with still significant swings in weather patterns. 

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Five new classes will begin in February at Miss Vicki's Music Studio

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, January 13, 2017

Five new classes will begin in February at Miss Vicki's Music Studio at 2316 SR 81 (near the Ada Schools). For more information, call 419-679-8259. Classes are being organized in:

1.  Group Piano for Adults

2.  JubilHeirs (auditioned choir for ages 12 -22+)

Piano Partners (2 or more students per session, Ages 6+)

Around the World Pre-Keyboard Class (Ages 5 – 6)

5. Cycle of Seasons (Ages 3 ½ - 4 ½)

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‘Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival’ toasts village’s connection to Super Bowl

Watch the football drop at midnight Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Ada Depot
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 13, 2017

Few things are as American as football, except perhaps the northwestern Ohio village that produces the pigskins used in the biggest game of the year.
 
In a real slice of Americana, a small town and its connection to the Super Bowl will be celebrated during the “Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival” on Saturday, Feb. 4.

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