Ada's latest news

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 William G. “Gunny” Sherman, age 72, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at 5:24 p.m. at Shawnee Manor, Lima.

He was born on Oct. 4, 1948, in Binghamton, New York, to the late Percy James and Ruth Margaret (Pembleton) Sherman.  On Feb. 19, 2005, William married Ann Louise Wolfe and she survives in Ada. 

William was a Gunnery Sergeant in United States Marine Corp and he served three tours in Vietnam.  He retired from the United States Marine Corp after serving for over 21 years. After retiring from the military William drove truck for over 15 years.  He was a member of the Wapakoneta VFW Post #8445 and the Lima Fraternal Order of the Eagles Post #370.

Saturday, Nov. 14, involving several businesses

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A downtown clue hunt is in store for girls interested in Girl Scouting in Ada on Saturday, Nov. 14. 

Headquartered at the Ada railroad park, the event is slated for noon to 3 p.m.

Click here for advance registration details.

Several downtown businesses including:
•  No Limit Nutrition 
• The Mercantile on Main 
• 3 Brothers Pizza
•  Beatitudes
• and others joining the list soon are among participants.

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Ada elementary boys' basketball (grades 3-6) sign-up deadline has been extended, according to Ada schools.  More information will follow as it becomes known. This message was from Ohio Alerts on Nov. 5.
 

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Meet Tom Hanks' friend, Wilson, (think the movie Cast Away). You can see Wilson in the Ohio Northern University James Lehr Kennedy Engineering building. This interesting sculpture was created by Jerry Churchill, a 1958 alum, and donated to the university by Sarah Everett and Holly Churchill-Lane. Apparently the mask was added this year.  Several art pieces in the building are highlighted on the department's Facebook. This is one of them.

Sign-up underway now for Nov. 23-34 talks with teachers

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Ada parent-teacher conferences will be held virtually through Zoom this year, according to Ada school website.

This includes all Kindergarten through high school senior students who are on campus and online.

To sign up for a conference time with your child's teacher, click the link provided below. Links were also emailed to homes through FinalForms.

Parent-teacher conferences are:
•  Monday, Nov. 23, from 4-8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The only day for school the week of Nov. 23-27 will be Monday, Nov. 23.

Looking to hire up to 30 full-time employees

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FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Interviews are anticipated to begin next week for full- and part-time positions at Bluffton’s soon-to-open Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurant.

Mike Eirons, director of personnel support and development, told the Icon that up to 30 full-time employees may be hired.

Positions range from store manager, shift managers, bakers and baristas. Watch the Icon for dates, locations and details of interviews.

The store will open soon at 499 State Route 103, Bluffton, which is the former location of Burger King Restaurant. Demolition of the Burger King began in early August and construction of the new Dunkin’ Donuts building has progressed since then.

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