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Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 18, at McIntosh Center's Activities Room on the ONU campus.

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: ONU.

All donors will receive a Columbus Zoo GOBO entry offer and will be entered into a weekly drawing for four Zoombezi Bay passes.

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The next Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance "Business After Hours" will be in Ada, according to Jon Cross, of the chamber and business alliance.

It is Monday, June 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Inn at Ohio Northern University. 

Alliance staff will host extended community office hours to welcome the general public to exchange ideas, discuss business and community needs and answer any questions about the Alliance activities, programs and events.

"No RSVP, no agenda and no suits, ties or fancy attire are required," said Cross. "We look forward to seeing you at The Inn at Ohio Northern University.

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• Saturday is HOBY service project day in Ada
 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free car wash at Rite Aid
 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food drive to assisst Ada Food Pantry
 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. volunteering in projects throughout Ada

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar - HOBY Ohio West, comes to Ada Thursday to Sunday, June 4-7.

HOBY is a four-day leadership seminar for over 200 high school sophomores from northern and western Ohio held at Ohio Northern University.

The HOBY program inspires students to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

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The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance hosted the JobsOhio Network Regional Meeting on May 27 with a tour of Wilson Sporting Goods.

The tour was followed by lunch at The Inn at Ohio Northern University's Pub Restaurant.

Anchored by Ohio's major metropolitan areas, the state is comprised of six geographic regions with specific industry strengths and resources.

Together, they form The JobsOhio Network, a partnership of economic development professionals with local contacts and expertise.

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The next Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance "Business After Hours" will be in Ada, according to Jon Cross, of the chamber and business alliance.

It is Monday, June 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Inn at Ohio Northern University.  

Alliance staff will host extended community office hours to welcome the general public to exchange ideas, discuss business and community needs and answer any questions about the Alliance activities, programs and events.

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Several Ada organizations benefitted from $191,000 given out in grants this year by the Hardin County Community Foundation.

Among the 155 organizations receiving money were:
• Ada Food Pantry, $900, July 4th picnic program;
• Ada Public Library, $1,000, summer reading program;
• Ada Safe Routes to Schools, $1,000, bike racks for Ada Schools;
• Ada Soccer Association, $1,500, soccer goal frames;
• ONU Student Society of Health Pharmacists, $500, AWARE program.

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