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Red Cross issues tips to stay safe this summer as temperatures rise

Summer is here, bringing with it dangerous excessive heat. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay safe as the temperatures soar.

“Excessive heat can be deadly; it has caused more deaths in recent years than all other weather events,” said Todd James, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties “We want everyone to stay safe during the hot weather and have some reminders for them to follow when the weather is hot and humid.”

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN, PETS IN THE CAR, the inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees. Other heat safety steps include:

Liberty National Bank's Donald Price recognized by ICBA

Donald Price, Vice President of Commercial Lending for Liberty National Bank, has been recognized by the Independent Community Bankers Association (ICBA) as an Outstanding Community Lender.

The ICBA published the Outstanding Community Lenders in their July 2013 issue of the Independent Banker Magazine, recognizing only eight Commercial Lenders in the nation, with Price being one of the eight.

The ICBA stated that these eight commercial lenders represent the best of their profession – for genuine respect and admiration from co-workers, which is the highest endorsement any worker can receive.

Ada's DJ

Richard Gainey, WONB FM radio station manager, spins music during Friday's Music on Main at the Depot. The event was sponsored by the Buy Ada First committee.

Weather report: Suddenly there's no rain in sight

After seemingly endless days of rain, suddenly there's no rain in sight. Here's the seven-day weather report from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
Date        High           Low      Prec.
July 9          86           72         0.13
July 10        87           66         0.83
July 11        78           63        
July 12        79           57
July 13        85           60
July 14        87           67
July 15        90           72

Police docket for July 8-14

July 8


  • Handled 911 Hang-up on N Main St

  • Assist EMS & Other Agency on Co. Rd. 10
  • Handled Animal Complaint on Lincoln
  • Handled Well Being Check on W Lima Ave
  • Traffic stop Citation issued for Expired Plates

July 9

  • 
Handled Suspicious Activity Complaint on W Buckeye
  • Handled Juvenile Matter
  • 
Handled Animal Complaint on Lincoln

  • Handled Suspicious Activity Complaint at McDonalds Report taken for Information Only

July 10


Turbo at Ada Theatre starting July 17

Turbo (PG) will be showing at Ada Theatre starting Wednesday, July 17 and running through July 30.

Showtimes include:

Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
 
Daily shows at 7 p.m.

Ticket prices are as follows:

1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m shows: $4

4 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows are shown in 3D and are $6.

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