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Ada CIC meets at noon Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Ada's Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) will hold its monthly meeting at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 17, according to Angela Polachek, of the Village of Ada.

The meeting is at noon in the Dean's Heritage Room of McIntosh Center on the ONU campus.

Attachments to this story include the agenda, treasurer's report and minutes from the most recent meeting (minutes not yet approved).

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Apollo Career Center offers services to community

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Monday, September 15, 2014

Apollo Career Center's Garden Cafe will open for business Tuesday, September 23, and will serve lunch from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The all-you-can-eat buffet is $6 and includes a salad and hot bar with an assortment of desserts, and choice of beverage. The restaurant is student-run and designed to be a teaching lab as well as a restaurant. For reservations call 419.998.2945.

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AEP grant assists Hardin marketing efforts

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 15, 2014

John Hohn,  Director of Economic Development for the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance accepts a 2014 Local Economic Assistance Program (LEAP) Grant of $5,000  from Tim Wells, Manager of Economic Development, for AEP (Ohio). The Grant will be used for economic development brochures and marketing.

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Ada chamber meets Sept. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 15, 2014

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, according to Deb Curlis, chamber president.

The meeting will take place at Community Health Professionals, South Main Street.

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Hardin United Way Dine-In at Viva Maria's on Sept. 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 14, 2014

Viva Maria's of Ada will host the Tuesday, Sept. 23, Hardin County United Way Dine-In.

A percentage of the sales onSept. 23 will be contributed to the 2015 United Way Campaign. Hardin County United Way dine-ins schedules follow:

September 16 – Michael Angelos, Kenton
September 23 – Viva Maria’s, Ada
October 13 – Plaza Inn, Mt. Victory
October 14 – Arby’s, Kenton
October 23 – McDonald’s, Kenton 7am-7pm

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Ada's strong railroad history -yesterday and today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 14, 2014

By Bailey Bowers

This is the view from the Pennsylvania Railroad depot on Main Street looking westward.

Trains were once a huge part of Ada commerce and transportation, bringing 1,300 freight trains and 555 passenger trains through Ada in 1904 alone.

In 1905, a speed record of over 126 miles per hour was set on these rails. That same year, a watchman’s tower was installed due to safety concerns.

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