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The Cadets are coming to Ada! Drum and bugle corp here May 14-June 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Ohio Northern University has been selected as the primary spring training site for The Cadets, one of the oldest and most honored continuously operating drum and bugle corps in the country.

The Cadets will rehearse on campus from May 14 to June 15. A program of Youth Education in the Arts, the group has members from all over the country and world.

During their time on campus, the corps will practice daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rehearsals at Ohio Northern’s Dial-Roberson stadium will be open to the public. Visitors should park at Wander Field due to construction on Klingler Road.

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Kiyoshi Yamazaki, Ada Technologies president, returning to Japan

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 21, 2015

A farewell dinner was held last week by the Friends of Findlay at the Findlay Inn for Kiyoshi Yamazaki and his wife, Midori, of Ada Technologies, Inc. Yamazaki is president of Ada Technologies.

The group recognized Yamazaki's efforts as his tenure ends at the Ada plant. Kiyoshi and Midori will be returning to Japan at the end of April.

Jamie Hall, Assistant Administrator for the Village of Ada, and John Hohn, Director of Economic Development of Hardin County, presented the Yamazaki's with a gift and a proclamation from the Hardin County Commissioners.

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Ada cash mobs are back and here's details on the next one

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 20, 2015

The Buy Ada First Committee announced the location of the next cash mob held in early May.

The cash mob is taking place at Simply Torn, 220 N. Main Street, Ada, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, May 8.

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Electronics recycling in Ada April 21-22

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 20, 2015

Katrina Linz, president of ONU Recycling, promotes an effort to collect electronics from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in McIntosh Center. The collection will take place April 21 and 22 for the local community and campus as part of Earth Week.

Most all electronics will be be accepted, except lightbulbs, TVs, and alkaline batteries.
During the school year, ONU Recycles collected aluminum cans and plastic bottles, placing 9th among 65 schools in a Pepsico-sponsored national competition.

Funds from the recycled material will help disabled veterans start businesses.

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Village outlines pool improvement wish list

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 19, 2015

Minor Repairs Needed Before Overhaul Starts Next Year
 

By Amy Eddings

A bigger, better concession stand and a new water play zone are some of the features Ada village officials say they’d like to add to the community’s pool when a major renovation begins next year.  They outlined their wish list for the village’s Community Improvement Committee at their meeting last Wednesday at Ohio Northern University.

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Saturday in the park - every kid in Ada will want to be there

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lots of Ada youth will beg their parents to take them to the Ada Park on Saturday.

Here’s why: The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the event, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., has tons activities planned.

Youth (and adults) with find:

• Romick Railway, kid’s train rides
• A fishing booth with prices from Community Health Professionals
• Fun, easy musical instruments made under the direction of Vicki Mills

• Face painting and air brush tattoos provided by Brian Tomsett
• Games under the direction of YMCA
• Frisbee game by Ada Kiwanis Club

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