The Ada Schools on Facebook shared this National Weather Service reminder on how to bundle up when temperatures drop. The number of long top and bottom layers needed and gear needed to keep your nose, ears, fingers and toes from freezing is also detailed at https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold
Screening for 2025-2026 Midwest Regional Educational Service Center preschool classes will take place as follows:
February 28 - Hardin Northern Preschool, 11589 State Route 81, Dunkirk
March 6 - Ridgemont Preschool 560 W. Taylor St. Mt. Victory
March 10 - Upper Scioto Valley Preschool, Fieldhouse, 510 Courtright St. McGuffey
If you have a child that will be age 3 in the upcoming school year up to age 5, call to schedule an appointment for screening. 937-599-5195 ext. 3020 or email Nichole Myers at: [email protected]
Linda Lou LaRue, age 72, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on July 9, 1952 in Foraker, Ohio to the late Franzel and Virgie (Prater) Castle. On January 14, 1973 Linda married Robert “Butch” LaRue and he survives in Ada.
Also surviving is her son, Robert “Chip” (Stacie) LaRue, Jr. of Mt. Victory; a grandson, Hunter LaRue; a brother, Frank Castle of Alger; and five sisters: Mary Simon of Ada, Betty Warmbrod of Kenton, Charlene (Doug) Karfit of Ada, Thelma Smith of Belle Center and Lisa Castle of Weekie Wachee, FL.
Donna Ruth (Hadley) Gisondi, age 88, of Bluffton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 29, 1936 she was the daughter of Donald and Margaret Hadley who resided in Waynesville, Ohio. On April 14, 1956 she married James (Jim) David Markley and moved to Lebanon, Ohio where together they would raise their family. James preceded her in death in April of 2000.
The Ohio Northern University Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy will host RxPLORE Day on February 17. Students enjoy a free morning of small group activities with Pharmacy faculty and students in ONU classrooms and labs.
Attendees learn about career pathways in Pharmacy and how the ONU program prepares its graduates to be leaders in the profession.
For details and registration, visit bit.ly/404PQSH
We so appreciate our customers, especially during the month of January.
The three J’s are a known struggle for those in retail and small town businesses: January, June and July.
This tracks for the small businesses in Ada. We rely heavily on the college community. And with the college off for winter break until the end of January, it can be tough.
However, I want to thank our locals for pushing in last week. As we were still slow, we have climbed from the previous years. We are still in a season of growth and we know that is due to locals supporting us and sharing about us with friends and family.
