August 9 is Farmers & Merchants Picnic

The Ada Farmers & Merchants Picnic committee, a non-profit organization made up of volunteers dedicated to preserve the tradition of the Farmers and Merchants Picnic, has issued this reminder on their Facebook page. The event in the shady groves of War Memorial Park started in 1913.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15, which is located 2.5 miles west of the Village of Ada, has been identified as an upcoming ODOT Intersection Safety Project slated for the year 2030.

The Ada High School swim team will be holding a swimming and stroke clinic on August 4-8 at the Municipal Pool. Swimmers K-8 of all ability levels are welcome.

You can register HERE.

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On Mon., Aug.11 at 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will host a Project Wild Workshop at the McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd., Lima, Ohio.