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Open positions and benefits explained

The Village of Ada public works department is holding a recruitment fair from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 8, according to Jamie Hall, village administrator.

The event is in the municipal building, 115 W. Buckeye Ave.

According to Hall the event is open to persons interested in working for the Village of Ada public works deparment. He said that previous and current applicants are encouraged to attend.

During the recruitment fair persons attending will hear about open positions and benefits offered to those posts. It is also an opportunity to complete an application and schedule an interview.

 

ODOT reports State Route 195 south of McGuffey is now open, but look for orange barrels, flaggers, or detours at these other three locations next week:

 

State Route 309 between the Allen County line and Kenton will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for resurfacing.

 

State Route 385, just west of Roundhead, will close July 9 for approximately five days for a culvert replacement. Traffic will be detoured onto state Route 196, state Route 67 and state Route 117 back to state Route 385.

Wilson promotes Ada with a video

Wilson is promoting Ada, Ohio, as part of its “the official ball of the NFL” promotion.

The promo, titled “Built American,” states: Since 1941 Wilson has been the only bal to grace the NFL field during regular season and postseason play.

Each ball is handmade in Ada, Ohio, by our veteran team of skilled craftsmen and women. Experience tradition this 4th of July and bring home a true American classic.

Vintage vehicles stop in Ada

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Eighty-three vintage cars, 25 years old and older, were found parked near Viva Maria’s Restaurant on Thursday afternoon, last week,...providing an unexpected antique car show for those who passed by. 

The car owners hailed from 21 states and were on a week-long tour of the U.S. While in Ada, the visitors toured Wilson Sporting Good and lunched at the Viva Maria buffet.

Photo: Sally and Bob Murray, Lisbon, Ohio, with their 1970  Barracuda. Sally is activities vice president of the Vintage Motor Car Club of America.

It's not too late.  Orders for the Ada Music Boosters blueberry sale are
due Sunday, July 8. These blueberries are delicious and they freeze well.
 
To order and pay online, go to: www.Farmhousefruit/AdaMusicBoosters

Or contact an Ada High School music student who can accept orders and
payment.  Checks can be make out to Ada Music Boosters.

 $32 for a 10 pound box of New Jersey grown blueberries

Final Order Deadline: Sunday July 8, 2018
 
Pickup Date: Thursday, July 12, 2018

250 bike riders expected for 4th Bluffton Ride to Remember

This year a bike route
passes through Ada-

Some 250 bike riders from far and near, first time event riders and riders with thousands of miles to their name, some on the fastest bikes and others who don’t even pedal, are coming to the 4th annual Bluffton Ride to Remember on Saturday, July 14.
 
Riders can choose routes from 2 miles to 112 miles on roads with scenic and historical interest. The Ride to Remember also provides rest areas, mobile rider support, an $8 meal coupon, showers and swimming.
 

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