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Strategies to protect your savings

Michael McMeans (left) and Chad Newsome discussed protected growth strategies in a low interest environment during a Lunch and Learn program at Community Health Professionals on Thursday afternoon. Liberty National Bank sponsored the program. Viva Maria's catered the lunch. Community Health Professionals, Liberty National Bank, and Viva Maria's are all Ada Icon advertisers. To learn more about each, click on their ads. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Area artists uncork their creativity in Ada

By Monty Siekerman

Thirty-three hungry artists enjoyed a wine and dine event at 220 N. Main on Tuesday evening.

After the gourmet meal, the artists and would-be artists painted a picture on slate of fireflies in a jar sitting in the grass. Patrons will vote on three possibilities to paint on canvas next month. Checkout their website at uncorkedwineandesign.com.

Darrell Seiler of Dunkirk is the art instructor. The theme of Wine and Dine is "Uncork Your Creativity," according to Amanda Morrison of Dola, co-owner. Next month will be Wine and Dine's first anniversary.

Look who's ranked nationally in DIII football

The Ohio Northern football team is ranked No. 22 in the 2016 D3football.com preseason poll.

In June, the Polar Bears were ranked No. 10 in the 2016 Sporting News College Football magazine preseason poll and No. 11 in the Lindy's Sports College Football preview magazine preseason poll.

This marks the 11th time in the last 13 seasons that the Polar Bears have been ranked in a national poll.

Northern finished the season ranked No. 19 in the final D3football.com poll.

The Polar Bears went 9-3 overall, tied for second in the OAC with a 7-2 mark and advanced to the second round of the NCAA III Playoffs in 2015 under 12th-year head coach Dean Paul.

Village Voice: Get your garage sale plans in gear for Aug. 11-12-13

It’s Lincoln Highway Buy Way Time! Sale dates: Aug. 11, 12 and 13.

For 12 years, Ada CIC and the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce have continued to sponsor the Lincoln Highway Buy –Way Yard Sale. This year is no different.

Ada is one community among many that choose to celebrate the historical Lincoln Highway with the great Buy-Way. Interested in joining in the celebration with your own sale? We’re here to help!

Simply call the Water Office and provide us with some basic information – your name, the location of your sale, the dates you wish to have your sale running, and your phone number.

Get your music booster chicken barbecue tickets while they are hot!

Tickets are now on sale for the Ada Music Boosters chicken barbecue.

It is held at the Ada Village Park prior to the first home football game of the year from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, when the Bulldogs host Upper Scioto Valley.

The barbecue is a major fundraiser for the boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs.

Opening soon

You've seen the sign. It will change soon. Northern on Main is transforming to Cosi. Read the story below for the latest update.

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