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The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and the Buy Ada First Committee will host the 25 Days of Christmas Buy Local Contest Nov. 23 to Dec. 17. 

The two groups invite businesses to partner with them on this initiative to encourage people to shop local this holiday season.

Any Hardin County business may participate. Businesses need to display the Buy Local First Hardin County sign and donate a $25 gift certificate.

This event will be promoted through local media and our Facebook page.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the general election in Ohio. Village of Ada, Liberty Township and Ada school district voters will choose candidates. In additional local and state issues are on the ballot. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VILLAGE OF ADA
Mayor
• David A. Retterer

Ada Council
(Vote for not more than 2)
• Cathy Cole
• Beth Fenton

ADA SCHOOL BOARD
(Vote for not more than 2)
• Ron Fleming
• Matthew M. Gossman
• Jennifer Hiester
• Amy Mullins

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from1 to 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, at Community Health Professionals.

ReStore has several holiday events for the public to enjoy or volunteer for.

Thanksgiving meal
There will be a free community meal for Thanksgiving from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24. All are welcome. ONU faculty and staff are donating the ham and turkey. Contact ReStore if you can donate green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes or some of the 20 pies needed.

Raffle
ReStore is sponsoring a raffle to help pay for a new floor, which will be installed the first of the year. Over $9,500 has been raised through various events and donations with $4,500 left to be secured.

Applications are now being accepted for the Bradley Joseph Memorial Scholarship for Medical Missions. This scholarship will assist northwest Ohio pharmacy and nursing students who wish to participate in medical mission trips.

Applicants must be pursuing a career in the medical field in Ohio or Michigan. Priority will be given to pharmacy or nursing students at Ohio Northern University and the University of Findlay. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.

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