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Ada historical museum open house, October 11

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/ Sep 29, 2026

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Ada historian Lee Crouse will open his private Ada museum to the public on Sunday, October 11, from 2-5:00 p.m.

The open house will be at 4236 State Route 81, just over one mile east of State Route 235. This event is free.

Crouse is an avid collector of items related to the Ada, Ohio area. He notes that a lot has changed since the last open house, when the attached photos were taken.

Candy drive launched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio

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/ Sep 29, 2026

Donations for Trunk-or-Treat events

MEDIA RELEASE— Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc. invites individuals, businesses, schools, churches and community organizations to support its annual Candy Drive, beginning Monday, September 28, and continuing through Saturday, October 31, 2026.

The agency is collecting all kinds of candy to distribute to children and families at numerous Trunk-or-Treat events throughout the counties it serves. The annual drive gives the community a fun way to support local youth while helping Big Brothers Big Sisters connect families with information about its mentoring programs.

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Debra L. Shepherd taught at Ada Schools

Obituaries

/ Sep 29, 2026

On September 29, 2026, Debbie lost her battle with leukemia and was called home by her eternal father, but not before stopping at the rainbow bridge and getting her walking buddy Kody. Together again, they’ll meet the Lord with smiling faces.

Debbie was born on September 7, 1959, in Russell, KY, to James Brown and Mary (Bradley) Brown. Debbie graduated from Greenup County High School in 1977 and from Ohio University in 1989 and eventually achieved a master's plus 30 degree.

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Superior Credit Union confirms it will open branch in Ada

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/ September 29, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Superior Credit Union has announced that it will be coming soon to Ada: "We're excited to bring our products and services to a new community and welcome new members. Stay tuned for more details and an opening date!"