Ohio Northern University Art & Design will host an artist lecture by Robbie and Robert Bailey, a "dynamic, photography creative team that specialize in both studio and environmental portraiture." Their photographs have been published in the New York Times as well as featured on The Today Show, The Discovery Channel, and NBC’s Nightly News. The Bailey’s fine art portraits have been exhibited worldwide and their State Fair Poultry Portraits are part of the permanent collection at North Carolina State University.
The talk beings at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Elzay Gallery of Art on Ohio Northern’s campus. The Bailey’s photography show, Life & The Art of Living, is currently on exhibit.
The event is free and open to the public. For additional information: https://rb.gy/eudnre
County Line Church, 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod, has announced that its food and clothing pantries are closed on Tuesday, January 16 due to frigid temperatures.
Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
In August 2023, State Wildlife Officer Ethan Bingham, assigned to Williams County, patrolled Lake La Su An Wildlife Area. Officer Bingham contacted two individuals who were on the area past the 10:00 p.m. curfew and were in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. The items were seized as evidence and the individuals were issued summonses for the violations. Each individual paid $474 in fines and court costs.
Not long after Ada rang in the New Year, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce asked Facebook viewers what developments they'd like to see in 2024. Those who said "A farmers market!" are getting their wish.
Amber Simon has announced that Buckeye East Coffee Shop will host a winter market with a trial run from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20.
On January 8 the Board of Education of the Ada Exempted Village Schools (AEVS) held their annual reorganization meeting.
Two new board members were sworn in, Troy Erikson and Justin Hollon. Ron Fleming was elected as board president and Ted Griffith was elected as vice president. The fifth member of the board is Matt Gossman.
Fleming and Erickson were also named to a policy committee. Meetings for this committee will be announced in advance.
The members agreed to continue meeting on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. The regular January meeting will be held at noon on Saturday, January 20.
As discussed at meetings in late 2023, the school is now required to provide a second preschool classroom, which has been used for storage.
