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Ada Senior Citizens meetings set

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, February 11, 2018

The Ada Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Feb. 14, at Community Health Professionals for card games, snacks, and a business meeting.

The group will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Vancrest to play cards and visit residents.

This year’s officers are Chloe Cole, president; Phyllis Battels, vice president ; Diane Heise, treasurer; Jane Helser, secretary; and Don Traxler, media relations

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Ada's low crime rate is impressive - part 2
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 9, 2018

(This is the second part of a two-part series. Click here to read the first part.)

The Village of Ada has been named 9th Safest City in Ohio by HomeSnacks.net.  

Click here to view AreaVibes link.

Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger credits the high ranking on the excellent relationship between the Ada community and the police department.

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Red Cross responds to fire in McGuffey

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 8, 2018

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Cottonwood Road in McGuffey on Thursday afternoon, providing help to a family of six.

The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of two adults and four children for immediate needs including temporary lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits of personal hygiene items, blankets and stuffed animals for the children.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.

“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

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Ada's low crime rate is impressive
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 8, 2018

Population: 5,782
Rank Last Year: 25 (Up 16)
Violent Crimes Per 100k: 17 (12th safest)
Property Crimes Per 100k: 657 (18th safest)

If you're looking for a safe place to live in Ohio, may we present Ada as an option.

While it doesn't sit at the very top of the chart for Ohio, it still has an impressively low crime rate.

38 property crimes occurred here, which nets out to being the 18th best in Ohio on a rate basis.

(This is the first part of a two-part series. Tomorrow we'll take a closer look at the statistics and hear from Michael Harnishfeger,  police chief)

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College Credit Plus meeting Monday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, February 8, 2018

There will be a College Credit Plus information meeting for parents of students in grades 6-11 at the Ada School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Monday. For more information, see Ad Bulldogs Facebook page.

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Ada High School Alumni Bowling Benefit

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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