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Divers on your mark!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 24, 2016

Ada Gators swim team took on Sherwood at a home meet Thursday evening. Ada will face Bluffton on Thursday, June 30, in the last home meet. The pool will close at 4 p.m. that day. The meet will begin at 6 p.m. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Ribbon cutting makes it official: Ada Family Medicine open for patients

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 24, 2016

The ribbon successfully cut in two.

That makes it official: Mercy Health – Ada Family Medicine is open for business even though a “soft” opening took place in late May.

MONTY SIEKERMAN PHOTOS OF THE GRAND OPENING
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The noon June 22 ribbon cutting ceremony allowed Ada officials to tour its newest building, meet the staff and representatives from St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Located in front of Vancrest of Ada on State Route 81, Ada Family Medicine’s lead physician is Dr. Jason Hageman, M.D.

He has been associated with St. Rita's for the past two years. He will share his time between Ada and St. Rita's.

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The coffee was good and the conversation great

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 24, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger termed Coffee with a Cop on Thursday a success.

There will be more informal chat sessions in various locations in the future, he said.

About 40 people stopped to talk with the officers at McDonald's, both local residents and people passing through town.

Here, Robert Simmons pats K9 Jaeger (which means "hunter" in German) with Chief Harnishfeger (left) and handler Matt Purdy (right).

BELOW

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The art of the home brew

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 24, 2016

Ron Peterson combined his interest in chemistry and biochemistry with the art of making home brew.

He spoke at the Ada Public Library on Thursday evening, explaining the chemical process involved in making beer.

Ron, who has taught at ONU for 29 years, said he became interested in making his own brew about 20 years ago. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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All that remains is the dried mud

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 24, 2016

Today the waters have subsided.

But, even last evening high water was still a problem is spots.

This shows the stream crossing the Hardin County Line south of County Line Church of the Brethren. That stream was still high on Thursday evening and traffic was unable to cross.

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Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour stops overnight here July 16

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 24, 2016

Bikers are coming to Ada on Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17.

There could be as many as 300 – all on 10-speeds and similar varieties. Their arrival is part of the annual Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour, an 83-mile (one way) jaunt from Yellow Springs to Ada and return.

CLICK HERE to visit Young's website to learn more about the event.

The purpose of the ride – in addition to the exercise – is raise funds and awareness for Young’s charities. This year’s ride supports The Alzheimer’s Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, South Community Behavioral Healthcare and United Rehabilitation Services.

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