The Band Loco performs for residents of Vancrest on Wednesday afternoon. Consisting of Patti Meier and her husband, Mike, the Wapakoneta duo entertains at Vancrest once a month. She said their appearances there are "very rewarding; I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing."
A back-to-school Ohio sales tax holiday is in effect from noon, Friday, Aug. 4, at until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
• Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
• School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
• School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.
Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.
A new group, Single Moms Mingle, will meet for the first time at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Ada Presbyterian Church for ice cream and movies.Thereafter, the group will meet monthly at the church beginning on Thursday, Sept 14.
The group, for single moms and their children, will gather at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month through May. Supper and child care will be provided.
"Take an evening away for fun, food, and fellowship," commented Barb Ulrey, organizer
Here's the status of the Ada Public Library building project. There's lots of fencing, dirt and construction work going on. Meanwhile, inside the library, it's business as usual.