Following a week-long camp, Ada High School’s Varsity Singers will give a free public performance on Thursday.
The performance is at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 25, in the school auditorium, as a preview of the upcoming show choir season, according to Scott Henning, director.
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The show’s title is “Coffee Break.” It takes place in the Varsity Singer's Cafe where hard work and coffee keep the world going.
This year’s Singers include 29 singers and dancers, 12 band members and a four-person crew.
By Bud Denega
A familiar face is returning to the Ohio Northern football family. Former player Josh Colbert has been named an assistant and will coach wide receivers and special teams this fall.
"Obviously I wanted to get back to Ada since I left," Colbert said. "This is the perfect opportunity. This was an opportunity to focus in on one sport. The stars kind of aligned."
Colbert spent the last three seasons at Mount Union. He was an assistant coach with the track and field team for three seasons and was an assistant football coach for two seasons.
The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on County Road 110 near Kenton on Tuesday evening.
The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of three adults and two children, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing.
They also provided water for the firefighters battling the blaze. “We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.
“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
Elmer Collins, 89, on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. at his daughter’s residence in Elida, Ohio.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1929, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Burley and Rosie (Oliver) Collins. On June 9, 1950, Elmer married Erma Lee Stone and she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 2014.
Elmer retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima in 1973. He was a member of the UAW Local #1219. He was a member of the Lima First Assembly of God Church.
If you are from Ada then we know that you like a parade.
Here’s two chances to be a parade or two this summer – it’s your official invitation to be in the Farmers and Merchants Picnic parade on Saturday. Aug. 10, and in the Harvest and Herb Festival parade on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Parade applications are attached at the bottom of this story.
Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) holds its quarterly meeting at noon, Wednesday, July 24, in the Ada depot, according to Eileen Peterman of the village.
CIC's most recent meeting was April 24. According to the Ohio Revised Code, community improvement corporations serve as economic development arms for the governmental body they serve.
In that way, a CIC advances, encourages and promotes industrial, economic, commercial and civic development in a community.
