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Ada student artist work on exhibit at Bluffton University

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 19, 2021

Senior artists and graphic designers from Bluffton University will showcase their most prominent work in a combined exhibit called “Uncovered Perspectives.”

Berlin Fuqua, Ada; Autumn Graves, Mount Blanchard; and Sarah Heydinger, Tiro; will have work on display. The exhibit opens March 15 and runs through April 10 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University’s Sauder Visual Arts Center for faculty, staff and students to view.

Since campus remains closed to visitors, off-campus guests can watch a pre-recorded artist talk and view the exhibit virtually starting on Monday, March 22, at www.bluffton.edu/artgallery.

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Culvert work proposed in 2023

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 19, 2021

ODOT is proposing to rehabilitate six culverts (located in Hancock, Hardin, and Wyandot Counties) in order to extend the life of the existing structures. Construction activities may require temporary lane closures, but the need for full vehicular detours is not anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2023.

Hancock County –
State Route 103 at mile marker 8.14 carrying an unnamed tributary to Ottawa Creek, approximately 0.25 mile south of the village of Jenera.

Hardin County –
State Route 235 at mile marker 5.48 carrying Poe Ditch, approximately 3.00 miles north of the village of Roundhead.

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Margery Ruth Jordan was retired from United Technologies

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 19, 2021

Margery Ruth (Canaan) Jordan, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 12:25 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on June 19, 1928, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late John and Merle (Lewis) Canaan.  On Dec. 31, 1946, Margery married the late Richard (Dick) Jordan.  

Margery is survived by her two daughters: Linda Jordan-Allen of Kenton and Kim (Jeff) Fitzgerald of Alger; a daughter-in-law, Deanna Jordan of Alger; nine grandchildren: Carl Allen, Lori Johnson, Michelle Taylor, Blake Cole, Dylan Cole, Shane Jordan, Joslyn Snyder, Jake Sanders and Jackie Wireman; 17 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

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Here's Always Right Driving School's next class schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 18, 2021

Always Right Driving School, 205  N. High St., Columbus Grove, announces its driver’s education classes planned this spring

Classes are held in three locations:  Columbus Grove, Shawnee and Bath at different times.
Columbus Grove from 5 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
March, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31

Ottawa from noon - 4:10 p.m.
March 28, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9

Bath from 5 - 9:10 p.m.
April 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21

Columbus Grove and Shawnee from noon - 4:10 p.m.
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

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Outstanding!

Beatitudes receives business award from Ada chamber
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 18, 2021

Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., Ada, is the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce outstanding  business of the year.

The announcement was made at the chamber’s annual luncheon meeting at The Inn at ONU on March 17 by Becky Neville, chamber board president.

What started in 2006 as a community center with the name of Restore has grown to an important pillar in the community. Now called Beatitudes, the center works as a community safety net, retail business and community center.

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Coming soon to Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 18, 2021

The hatching of spring is featured in the Mercantile on Main's window on Ada's Main Street. With spring arriving soon, this is one additional reminder. The store at 117 S. Main St., is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday.

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