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See Saturn near its brightest (if weather cooperates)

Friday, Sept 13, 8:30-10:30 p.m.. Saturn near its brightest" at ONU Observatory, 800 W Lincoln Ave. Check for cancellation HERE.

Weather permitting, the ONU Observatory will be open to the public on Friday, Sept 13, from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, Sept 8, Saturn will be at opposition.

``Opposition" is the planetary configuration in which the planet appears in the opposite direction as the Sun from the Earth's perspective. It is also the time of closest approach to the Earth, making Saturn look bigger and brighter than usual.

Ada chamber hosts member meeting on Sept. 18

Featured speaker Sheila Coressel at 8:30 a.m. meeting

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Ada Public Library.

Please note the new start time—which was adjusted it to accommodate those with school drop-offs.

A featured speaker will be Shelia Coressel, Democratic candidate for the 83rd House District and Ada Village Council member.

Register now for the 2024 Harvest & Herb Festival parade

Vendor registration for the 38th Annual Harvest & Herb Festival officially closed this past weekend. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is thanking all vendors who signed up for the September 21 event.

Parade Registration is still open and your group, business or organization is welcome to participate. Information can be found at https://www.adaareachamber.org/harvestandherb.php. You can also email [email protected].

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Save the Date: Trick or Treat is October 31

The Village of Ada (and several other local communities) has scheduled Trick or Treat night for October 31, 2024. The designated time period is 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Have other Halloween activites of general interest? Send them to [email protected]!  

8th annual Cursive Ohio Charity Ride, August 31

Are you looking for an exciting ride that creates the well known O-H-I-O? This is the 8th year for the Curisve Ohio Charity Ride, which begins at War Memorial Park Shelter House 6 and runs from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31.

Sizzling Made in Ada festival celebrates football and footballs

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The August 24 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival was an action packed, five+ hours that transformed Depot Park. The 8th annual event celebrated Ada’s unique contributions to the sport–including handcrafted leather footballs used exclusively by the NFL–and marked the start of the football season for the Ada High School Bulldogs and Ohio Northern University Polar Bears.

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