Senior Cole Zaferakis (Liverpool, N.Y.) and junior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) have been selected as the Ohio Northern athletic department's Polar Bear of the Month award winners for April.
LOCAL BLOOD DRIVE: Monday, May 8, 2023 - Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 1200 S Main St., Ada, 11:30 a.m. - 05:30 p.m.
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O negative blood donors are especially needed right now.
Beatitudes community center has announced a huge Doll Adoption Day, with so many dolls that it will actually span Friday, May 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00.
The non-profit has received a donation of over 100 dolls from an estate. The owner collected dolls and made clothes for all of them. She was 97 years old at her passing and still lived at home.
There will be a special balloon arch for taking photos of children with their new doll. Adoption certificates will be made for each child to go with the doll they choose.
Beatitudes community center is located at 210 N. Main, Ada, Ohio.
The Village of Ada celebrated its 42nd annual Arbor Day with Ada Elementary 3rd graders on April 28.
For 42 years the Village has presented Ada Elementary 3rd graders with trees that they can plant at home with their parents. This year, students were presented with a River Birch seedling at the end of the presentation. Village administrator Jamie Hall and Tree Commission member Jim Neiswander provided the students with instructions on planting, digging and the placement of their seedlings.
"At present the Pantry is particularly low on rice products and dish soap.
"However, Pantry use in 2023 has been much higher (comparison HERE) than in the past few years, so we greatly appreciate all donations from the community!"
