The Ada Music Booster blueberry fundraiser is officially underway and runs through Wednesday, June 26.
Persons may purchase 10 pounds of fresh New Jersey grown blueberries for $32. "These blueberries are great fresh and freeze well," said Amy Morgan of the Boosters.
"We hold this blueberry sale to raise funds to help purchase costumes, music, props and equipment and for all of the wonderful programs the Ada students will have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming school year," she said.
Ohio Northern University is currently registering organizations, businesses and residents for its sixth annual Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day to be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, according to Jacob Isaacson, ONU coordinator of student activities.
The village of Ada is accepting bids for its 2019 street projects, according to Jami Hall, village administrator.
Bids are due at noon, Friday, June 28, and will be opened at that time in the village municipal building. The village has placed an Oct. 31, 2019, deadline on all projects
A map at the bottom of this story shows the project areas.
This year’s projects include:
Alleys – mill and compact
• North Johnson to North Simon between East Buckeye and East Highland
• East Highland to East Montford between Johnson and Simon
Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center Volunteer/Auxiliary Resources president, Joyce Gerdeman, presented a check for $240,000 to Ronda Lehman, president of St. Rita’s, during St. Rita’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon recently.
This donation was made on behalf of all St. Rita’s volunteers which includes 438 adults, 82 college students, 132 summer teen volunteers, 125 shadowing students and 209 supporting members. 275 volunteers were in attendance at the event.
