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Patrons may now schedule a time to stop in the library

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The Ada Public Library is back in business.

Last week the library announced that it is taking appointments for patrons to stop inside the library, according to Rhett Grant, library administrator.

“Patrons can schedule a visit by calling the library at 419-634-5246,” he said. 

They can also schedule a visit by clicking on this link. 

Appointments are for 10 people or less for 30 minutes, every hour on the hour. 

Curbside will continue at the same time. Also, late fines will continue to be waived. 

A.J. Wahlie: "We have a lot of returning letter winners. We just want to get better every day."

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By Cort Reynolds
This is the second in a series of Ada HS fall sports team previews. Click here for the football preview.

ADA - Energetic new Ada varsity girls soccer head coach A.J. Wahlie is optimistic his first squad can be a difficult opponent to play this fall.

The third-year Ohio Northern University law student played four seasons of college soccer at Bethany College (West Va.) and before that competed for Wapakoneta High School. 

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First day of school: "Tell me your teacher's name and I can help you find your classroom." Under the circumstances of no parents allowed to enter the building, this year's first day of classes at Ada elementary were unique from previous first-day situations. Here are some additional photos of students arriving to school on Monday.

From 1 to 3 p.m. at Dial-Roberson Stadium

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A Hardin County food distribution event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Dial-Roberson Stadium on the ONU campus, according to Jason Aldrich.

Enter on Klingler Road. To received food persons must be 18 or older, have a valid photo ID and proof of residency, be at or below 230 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and sign and eligibility to take food home form.

In July, the Ada visit resulted in the distribution of 35,900 pounds of food passed to 133 families.

Members of the Ohio National Guard loaded vehicles with food during the two-hour period. Their volunteer efforts are part of their mission assisting food banks across Ohio.

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 Louise T. Baker, 94, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at 6:49 a.m. at her home in Harrod, surrounded by her family.  Louise was also known as “Granny” “Ta-Da” or “Sis,” depending on who she was talking to.

Louise was born on Sept. 10, 1925, to Balthasar and Teresa (Thuringer) Kirchmeier, who preceded her in death.

On Sept. 20, 1946, she married Charles E. Baker who died Sept. 8, 1971, in Denver, Colorado. After her husband’s death, Louise moved to Ohio where she made her home with her daughter, Donna and son-in-law Phil, in Harrod, until the time of her death.

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Cheryl Geer is the winner in the first 3 Brothers Family Pizza-Ada Icon pizza contest.

She correctly identified the 477779 as the number of the caboose in the railroad depot. Her entry was picked from all the correct entries. There were over 30 entries.

She wins a 2-item, 16-inch pizza from 3 Brothers. Watch for the next pizza contest coming soon on the Ada Icon.

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