FROM FACEBOOK__The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County congratulated the 27 "amazine, supportive and committed community members" who took part in the December 20 Run Rudolph 5K race in Ada.
The 1st place male and female runners were Kristin Salyer and Joey Carl.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace / VIDEO on page 2
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Not everyone is ready, willing and able to handle an auditorium full of excited 4th-8th graders. Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel was not only ready, when he appeared at the Ada Schools on Thursday, November 13 to promote the Governor's Healthy Ohio Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, he was determined to turn up the volume.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invited its Facebook followers to share Northern Lights photos from the evening of November 11 and they obliged with enthusiasm. At the time of this article, there were 63 responses to the request. Above is a sampler of the photos. View the exchange at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Y6dvf8LzU/
NOV 10 MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Elementary School will be awarded $5,000 to enhance STEM learning through the Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grant Program, funded by philanthropy from Battelle. This funding is part of a broader effort that has issued 194 grants this year to develop enduring, STEM-based educational projects.
FROM FACEBOOK__[The Ada Schools] understand that the ongoing government shutdown has created uncertainty for many families—especially those who rely on SNAP benefits.
Ada Schools will continue to provide free and reduced-price meals without interruption. No matter what happens at the federal level, our commitment to supporting students and families remains strong.
