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Chamber accepting nominations for Ada's business of the year

Winner announced at annual meeting Feb. 21 at Wishing Well
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 12, 2018

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual meeting at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Wishing Well in McIntosh Center at Ohio Northern University, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

The meeting takes the place of the chamber’s regular monthly meeting.

The meeting will include a review of the chamber’s activities in 2017. In addition, the chamber will recognize a business of the year.

The chamber accepts nominations for that recognition until noon on Friday, Feb. 16. RSVPs for the dinner are also on the 16th. Tickets are $15 each.

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JILLLS

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 12, 2018

JILLLS stands for Jill Simons. Your find this plate in Ada on a silver Honda with an Ohio University Bobcat license plate frame.

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Noteworthy Community Choir auditions coming

Vicki Mills, artistic director; choir will give guest appearance in Ada's June pops concert
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 11, 2018

Noteworthy Community Choir announces opening season auditions, March 12 - 17, according to Vicki Mills, Ada, choir artistic director.

Interested singers, ages 8 - 88+ should contact NCC to schedule an audition.  NCC will make a guest appearance at the Ohio Northern University, Lima Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Pops Concert on June 30, in addition to performances throughout the area. 

Audition, rehearsal, and tuition details can be found atwww.noteworthycc.org, or by calling 419-679-8259.  Weekly rehearsals in Ada and Lima run April 9 through June 30.

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Ada Senior Citizens meetings set

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, February 11, 2018

The Ada Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Feb. 14, at Community Health Professionals for card games, snacks, and a business meeting.

The group will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Vancrest to play cards and visit residents.

This year’s officers are Chloe Cole, president; Phyllis Battels, vice president ; Diane Heise, treasurer; Jane Helser, secretary; and Don Traxler, media relations

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If you're looking for a safe place to live...

Ada's low crime rate is impressive - part 2
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 9, 2018

(This is the second part of a two-part series. Click here to read the first part.)

The Village of Ada has been named 9th Safest City in Ohio by HomeSnacks.net.  

Click here to view AreaVibes link.

Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger credits the high ranking on the excellent relationship between the Ada community and the police department.

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Red Cross responds to fire in McGuffey

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 8, 2018

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Cottonwood Road in McGuffey on Thursday afternoon, providing help to a family of six.

The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of two adults and four children for immediate needs including temporary lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits of personal hygiene items, blankets and stuffed animals for the children.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.

“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

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