By Monty Siekerman
Businesses come and go in small towns and large cities, as well. Here's a review of some Main Street changes in Ada this summer.
All that remains of presence of The Ada Herald in town is a weathered sign still hanging above 229 N. Main. The space has been for rent since the weekly newspaper moved its operations to another town.
The paper reported, "The decision to do so (close the local office) was born of economic necessity, came down to the choice of closing the office or eliminating The Ada Herald in its entirely."
Junell Knepper, age 66, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 5:35 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
She was born on March 24, 1951 in Lackey, KY to Hager Justice and Virgie (Bailey) Justice.
Her father, Hager and her mother, Virgie Warmbrod preceded her in death.
On November 21, 2012 she married Gary W. Knepper and he survives in Alger.
Junell retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada where she was a professor in the Sociology Departement. She was a graduate of Utica High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree and her Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Toledo.
Work continues on a major renovation of the cafeteria in McIntosh Center. A 360 Grill with made-to-order capabilities will be part of the $3 million update.
By Monty Siekerman
Two organizations in town heard reports Wednesday about the planned Ada Dog Park, and both groups gave their encouragement and approval of the project.
Ken Lauria spoke to the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy Wilson presented the dog park plans to members of the CIC. They and Cathy Cole and Chris Keiser have been heading up a committee to establish a dog park here by next summer.
The goal is to have a fenced in, off-leash area where dog owners can bring their furry friends to socialize, exercise, and play. One section will be for large dogs, another for small dogs.
