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Tuesday afternoon is "cash mob" day in Ada.

The cash mob is taking place at The Artist Boutique on Main, 117 S. Main Street, Ada, from 3 to 5 p.m.

“Deb Curlis welcomed our invitation to host this event,” said Heather Cox, member of the committee. “We hope to continue more cash mobs in Ada in the future.”

Cox said that to make the cash mob even more inviting to customers, the Artist Boutique on Main will offer door prizes during the event.

The business will also have homemade pastries and punch during the cash mob hours.

Drawing more attention to the mob, the Buy Ada First Committee will be handing out information on the benefits of buying local.

On Tuesday, May 6, Ada school district voters will cast ballots on the renewal of a permanent improvement levy. The levy was oroginally approved in January 1990.

According to Ohio law, permanent improvement monies are placed in a separate fund from the general fund and may only be used for items that are more “permanent” — lasting five years or more.

Because the levy is a renewal it is not a new tax or a tax increase. The 2.90 mills are included in property taxes, according to Connie Fleming, chair of Advancing Ada Schools levy committee.