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South Johnson Street in Ada ... aka "Flag Street"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 12, 2015

By Monty Siekerman
U.S. flags adorned 10 homes on South Johnson Street one recent Tuesday.

Although the older, two-story homes on this short stretch of road near the campus have been largely bought up for student housing, the owners of the family homes that remain show their patriotism by flying the flag on a daily basis, not just on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July.

FLAG PHOTOS ARE IN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

See the attached to view the other homes with flags on their front porches. Yes, American flags flew from flagpoles and were attached to garages, as well.

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Severe thunderstorms headed our way

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 12, 2015

Here's a weather update from AEP:

Severe thunderstorms containing damaging wind gusts to 60 mph will threaten portions of AEP Ohio and I&M Power this afternoon into early tonight. A hot, humid, and increasingly unstable air mass is in place over the region. An approaching upper-level disturbance and cold front will trigger the storms.

AEP meteorologists have identified two elevated risk areas:
• Northeast Ohio...primarily from western Ohio across the Canton District. A line of thunderstorms should develop and intensify over western Ohio early this afternoon, then track east. Numerous wind gusts to 60 m.p.h. will be the main threat.

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International Paper nears completion of major expansion in Kenton

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 12, 2015

International Paper is nearing completion on the 250,000 square foot expansion at its Kenton manufacturing facility.

As final construction continues and new equipment begins installation, IP credits community organizations for being advocates behind growth for the company and 125 jobs that will be created in the Kenton community. Representatives from the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (HCCBA) and JobsOhio recently visited the facility for an update and tour of the project progress.

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Lincoln Highway ByWay meeting June 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 10, 2015

A Lincoln Highway ByWay meeting takes place Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m. in the Ada Historical Depot. 

The meeting is open to all persons interested in assisting in this year's event, according to Angela Polacheck, Ada village administrative assistant.

 

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It's more than just "Music on Main" Friday night downtown Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Get out your lawn chair and head to the depot park on Friday evening.

Music on Main returns to Ada Friday night, June 12, thanks to efforts of the Buy Ada First ad-hoc group.

Activities center around the depot park and visitors are encouraged to visit downtown businesses.

Here's the activities planned:
• 5 p.m. - Small business vendor show in the depot
• Free ice cream provided by Dietsche Brothers - until supply lasts
• 6 to 8 p.m. music by Kwik Fire - sponsored by Liberty National Bank
• Rotary Club chicken barbecue - pickup at Hays Insurance parking lot

The next Music on Main is Friday, July 10.

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Summer Sounds Choral Festival registration underway at Miss Vicki's Music Studio

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Miss Vicki’s Music Studio, 2613 State Route 81, Ada, is now accepting registrations for its Summer Sounds Choral Festival planned for Monday to Friday, Aug. 3-7, according to Vicki Mills, studio owner.

Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert St., Ada, is the location of the week-long festival.

The festival is for second to fourth graders and fifth to eighth graders. Sessions are daily from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday to Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.

Singing, special instruments, music games, movement, arts and crafts and a community concert is part of the festival, according to Mills. “It will be lots of fun,” she said.

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