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How many boxes did you buy?

2,008 and counting sold in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 16, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
More than 2,000 boxes of cookies sold.

It’s Girl Scout cookie time, and if you haven’t ordered any, you are out of luck this year. Sometimes the youngsters have extra cookies to sell in front of Four Seasons or at McIntosh Center, but this year the girls have sold them all: an incredible 2,008 boxes.

So, if you see some Adaites gaining a few pounds in the next couple of weeks, blame it on the successful cookie sale.

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St. Rita’s lifts restrictions on visits

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, March 16, 2018

With a continued decrease in influenza through our community and a decrease in positive influenza admissions, Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center has lifted the restrictions prohibiting those under the age of 14 from visiting the hospital.  

The hospital will continue to discourage anyone who  is exhibiting signs of illness from visiting their loved ones so as to prevent any future spread of the flu.  

The hospital encourages everyone to cover their cough and wash their hands.

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Richard the Rooster lives!

He has survived the many cars traveling South Johnson Street, neighborhood dogs and cats, and all manner of critters that roam, maybe even a sly fox or two
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 15, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Don’t read this story to a hungry fox.

Richard the Rooster lives. He has survived the many cars traveling South Johnson Street, neighborhood dogs and cats, and all manner of critters that roam, maybe even a sly fox or two.

- MORE RICHARD PHOTOS BELOW -

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Science Day Saturday at ONU

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, March 15, 2018

Students from 85 high schools in 10 counties will display their projects at the Mathile Center on Saturday morning during the annual Science Day held at Ohio Northern for many years. Winners will advance to state competition. ONU science faculty members and students in PAWS (Professional Association of Women in Science) will serve as judges.

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Rotary speech competition winner announced

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Melina Woods (right) won the Ada Rotary Club speech competition. Kaiti Newland was runner-up.  Melina qualified for the district competition.

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Our next performer is ...

112th Interclass Competition Friday in school auditorium
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 13, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The 112th Interclass Competition will be held at Ada Schools auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Not many Ada organizations or events have that long a lifespan. Zach Beaschler, Student Council President, will be emcee.  Council sponsors the contest. Chanda Smith is advisor. This year’s participants are:

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