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Century 21 Beacon Realty, 208 N. Main St., Ada has free trick or treat bags available at the office while supplies last, according to Becky Neville.

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It's beginning to feel like autumn at New Leaf Garden Center, 395 State Route 235, Ada. The garden center has lots of fall plants and decorative items.

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Dr. Heiks is a board certified Family Medicine doctor and lives in  Bluffton, Ohio.

Dear Dr. Heiks: I struggle with insomnia and have tried several different medications. I would prefer to be on no medication. What can I do?
Reader from Bluffton, Ohio

Dear Reader: If you’re like me, sleep affects every aspect of life and so it is important to get enough of it (or at least try). Having a young family, I understand this is often easier said than done. However, simple steps that can be taken to maximize chances for success, especially if removing medication is your goal.

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Here's an interesting "ink blotter" advertising piece from Ada. It's from Barney's City Cigar Store, first door north of First National Bank.

The owner, H.M. "Barney" McGonigle, of Ada, offered all kinds of hot sandwiches, home made pies and soups, smoky goods and pool.

The store's "instant service" offered the best coffee in town. Here's the question that ages you: Can you explain the purpose of an ink blotter?

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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Autumn colors are in full bloom in the garden at the Ada depot. Here's deep red crysthanamum taking advantage of a warm October afternoon.

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Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, released the Ada police call log from Oct. 8 to 14. It follows:
October 8th
Handled a suspicious complaint on W Lima
Assist other agency
Assist EMS at Northern Commons

October 9th
Assist EMS on Liberty St
Handled domestic trouble complaint on Main St
Handled vandalism complaint on Main St
Traffic stop summons issued for possession of marijuana, report taken

October 10th
Assist EMS at Stadiumview West
Traffic stop warning for equipment
Report - taken for drugs
Report taken for info only

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