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Ada Mayor Dave Retterer has endorsed Jon Cross for the 83rd Ohio House race in the Republican primary on May 8.

Cross said, “I am grateful for Mayor Retterer's personal support and have worked extremely well with the mayor and various county, township, city and village officials on economic and community development projects.“

Winner announced at annual meeting Feb. 21 at Wishing Well

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.

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

Vicki Mills, artistic director; choir will give guest appearance in Ada's June pops concert

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.

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

Ada's low crime rate is impressive - part 2

(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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