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Bricks to honor Civil War veterans installed

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, May 27, 2018

Cheryl Geer readies 80 bricks honoring local Civil War veterans. Last week, she and Eli Sexton installed the bricks at the base of the cannon in Railroad Park. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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CHP auction raises several thousand dollars

To benefit hospice programs
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 27, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
About 100 people attended the Community Heath Professionals annual Beacon of Hope dinner and auction on Thursday evening at the CHP community room. Several thousand dollars are raised annually during the auction to benefit CHP hospice programs.

Following dinner, Bud Jackson, of De Graff, volunteered his auctioneer talents during the live auction. Also, many silent auction items were available for bidding before and during the dinner.

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BOOTS for Bulldogs

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, May 26, 2018

A fundraising effort to enhance safety in Ada Schools. From Ada Bulldogs Facebook.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

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Dear Darling Boutique ribbon cut

Business located in former Charter Realty building
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 25, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Dear Darling Boutique opened in Ada on Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended not by one but by two Chambers of Commerce. The Grand Opening continues Friday and Saturday.

On a beautiful Friday morning, co-owners Rayel Rose and Rachel Daley welcomed a large crowd at the ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Lu Cooke read a Governor’s Proclamation welcoming the new  business.

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Free bikes offered to those who complete program

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, May 24, 2018

Kenton Hardin Health Department is sponsoring an event where families can participate and at graduation each one receives a new bike! You do not have to have children to participate, adults may participate with no children. We are asking that you register 3 weeks prior to the event so we can get bikes for those that are attending. To register they just need to call the health department 419-673-6230.

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Driving to Lima, Kenton, south of McGuffey? Read this

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, May 24, 2018

State Route 195 between county Road 110 and township Road 100 (East Cottonwood Road), just south of McGuffey, will close June 6 for approximately 30 days for a resurfacing and widening project. Traffic will be detoured onto county Road 110, state Route 235 and state Route 309 back onto state Route 195. Work is being performed by Bluffton Paving, Bluffton.

State Route 309 between the Allen County line and the city of Kenton will be reduced to one lane through the work zones for resurfacing beginning June 6. Work is being performed by Bluffton Paving, Bluffton.

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