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How safe is it living in Ada? According to a consumer report from ValuePenguin it's extremely safe.

The report rated Ada as 65th safest city in Ohio.

Analysts at ValuePenquin conducted a study to compare a variety of crime metrics across nearly 230 cities and villages in Ohio.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE REPORT.

Like to watch the sky at night? Here are five opportunities this winter and spring to participate in special nighttime programs at the Ohio Northern University Astronomy Observatory sponsored by the ONU Astronomy Club, according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, ONU Department of Physics and Astronomy, and observatory manager.

All programs are from 8 to 10 p.m., are open to the public, and are dependant upon weather conditions.

A Ada Music Boosters' jewelry fundraiser  is now underway.

This fundraiser features jewelry products from Premier Designs. The fundraiser is made possible by consultant, former Ada music educator, and Music Feast co-founder Lynn Knoble.

This is a book sale that concludes with an open house from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3,  at the First Baptist Church of Ada.

SPECIAL FOR PRE-ORDERS ONLY: Spend $75 and get an item valued up to $50 for $10 (good for every $75 increment).

Ever wonder how to find out if there's a school weather delay? Or, if a school program is cancelled?

Ada schools offer Icon viewers several ways to stay connection to the school through various social media options. 

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Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s largest global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances is building on the company’s 40 years of commitment to sustainability by using wind energy to power its manufacturing facility located in Findlay.

Deflate-gate.

Who in Ada isn't familar with this new national buzz word. It involves NLF football, the New England Patriots, and yes...Ada, Ohio.

Ada and deflate-gate made page 1 of the New York Times on Jan. 21. And on Jan. 26 Ada is a feature on Fox News.

The New York Times story and video features Jane Hesler, retired Wilson Factory employee, who talks about making footballs.

The headline reads: "A seamstress who handed off to the NFL," with a subhead: "Watching Patriots scandal from afar, a retired football maker says Wilson did its job."

The Fox News story's headline reads: "Far from deflate-gate, football factory prepares for Super Bowl"

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