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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Work will continue at the Wilson Sporting Goods factory on Monday, October 19, following a 7-day extension of the contract that expired on Friday.

According to Derek Gibson, president of Local 1385 of the Workers United Chicago and Midwest Joint Board, Wilson management has agreed to meet with union representatives on Wednesday, October 21.

Workers will continue to picket on lunch breaks until an agreement is reached. Sticking points in the negotiations are wages and healthcare.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Village of Ada has announced 2026 leaf collection dates from October 26 - November 19.

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By Alec Keller

The Ada School Board met on Thursday, September 18, with the meeting conducted by board vice president Jay Salyer. The meeting packet is here.

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Cristal Lyle, owner of Busy Bee Preschool and Child Care, requested that the board amend the school’s transportation policy to provide bussing services to all licensed child care centers, regardless of their proximity to the school. 

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