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By Amy Eddings

It’s better to grow up in Hardin or Hancock County when it comes to a child’s odds of improving his or her economic lot in life than it is to live in Allen County. 

These are the findings of a new study by Harvard researchers Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendrin. The New York Times, in reporting the findings on Tuesday, said the study, “The Effects of Neighborhoods on Intergenerational Mobility," is “the first with enough data to compare upward mobility across metropolitan areas,” and provides “the most powerful evidence so far” about factors that appear to keep people stuck in poverty.

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There's a Pennsylvania Railroad caboose camoflaged behind a blooming cherry in the Ada Depot Park.

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By Cassidy Deckling, reporter

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H club met on May 4th in the Hardin Northern Ag building. The meeting was presided by Holly Wilson and roll call was favorite movie. Thirty-eight members, seven advisors, and thirteen guests were present. The meeting started with recreation at seven, where the members exercised on the school playground. The 4-H pledge and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Paytin Dye and Bo Bame.

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Ada midget football and cheerleading sign-ups are Wednesday, May 13, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 17, from 3-5 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Football Stadium-Ada Park.

Sign-up takes place inside the gates of the stadium by the stadium concession stand.

This will be for youth entering grades 3 through 6 for 2015-16 school year. The fee is $65 per child and $30 for each additional child in the family.

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Ada Public Library has been selected to host a PT Tech person through the Guiding Ohio Online grant! Now we need candidates to apply!

Do you or someone you know like to:

  • Work with inexperienced learners in one-on-one assistance either on a drop-in basis?
  • Explain complex technological concepts in simple and clear terms through effective instruction?
  • Develop new computer training?
  • Provide ideas for, plan and lead new technology training based on needs in the community?

Then you should apply to be an AMERICORP member!

According to the Guiding Ohio Online website:

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Bluffton’s busy summer continues on Saturday, May 16, with the 44th annual chamber-sponsored Arts and Crafts show.

This year’s event includes up to 70 booths featuring area crafters plus Bluffton businesses. The show, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will stretch along Main Street from Elm Street to the post office.

Here’s what the day involves:
• Up to 70 booths on Main Street, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Farmers’ market from 8:30 a.m. to noon
• Pony rides at south end of Main, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Local food vendors, during the day
• Entertainment, late morning and early afternoon

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