The Ohio Paranormal Ghost Gals will present a program on their paranormal investigations when they speak at the Ada Public Library on Saturday. The Lima women, known as Ghost Gals, will talk about their findings, how they investigate paranormal occupancies, and what equipment they use at the 11 a.m. program.
They investigate for free. If interested in having them check out an old house, outbuilding, or property, call 419-234-1717.
Vancrest of Ada will hold a costume 5K run on Saturday, Oct. 13. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The fun run will begin at 9 a.m. and the 5K will start at 9:30 a.m
Sam Quinones, author of “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic,” will deliver a talk at noon on Thursday, Oct. 18 in the Freed Center. The talk is free and open to the public.
“Dreamland,” which was published in 2015, chronicles how the drug epidemic tore apart the once thriving community of Portsmouth, Ohio. In the award-winning book, Quinones looks at how dependency upon painkillers devastated the southern Ohio city.
The problem was largely fueled by the emergence of OxyContin, a painkiller with devastatingly addictive properties. The story is repeated throughout countless small, rural towns and suburbs across America.
By Darlene Bowers
The Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon have teamed up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Fall is the perfect time to check into the library and check out some books. Follow the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.
