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The secret’s out. The Buy Ada First Committee announced the location of the cash mob event this week.

The cash mob is taking place at Ohio Northern University Bookstore, 402 W. College Ave., McIntosh Center, Ada, from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18.

“Josh Szippl, Manager, welcomed our invitation to host this event,” said Heather Cox, member of the committee. “We hope to continue more cash mobs in Ada in the future.”

Bluffton Hospital is offering special colon cancer screening days for the convenient scheduling of colonoscopies. Upcoming screening days will be held Monday, February 24 and Saturday, March 15. Appointments are limited. To schedule an appointment, call Bluffton Hospital at 419-369-2365.

Colon cancer screening is recommended every 10 years for both men and women between the ages of 50 and 75. If family history or other risk factors exist, earlier screening may be recommended. Call Bluffton Hospital or ask your doctor for more information.

Participants for the 22nd annual Hardin Leadership class, a program designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders, are being recruited now until March 3.

Hardin Leadership is sponsored and conducted by OSU Extension, Hardin County office and the Hardin Leadership Steering Committee. Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills required by today's community leader, such as team building, public speaking, and marketing. This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions on the second Thursdays, March through November.

The Ada Friends will be deep into crafts this month.

Austin Hilverding, ONU student and Friends coordinator, said, "We will be co-sponsoring a Crafts and Cards for Troops night on Feb. 11 starting at 7 p.m. in the Mac Activities room."

He added: "We will be making various crafts to send off to troops so that they all feel especially loved on Valentine's Day."

The Ada Friends will be deep into crafts this month.

Austin Hilverding, ONU student and Friends coordinator, said, "We will be co-sponsoring a Crafts and Cards for Troops night on Feb. 11 starting at 7 p.m. in the Mac Activities room."

He added: "We will be making various crafts to send off to troops so that they all feel especially loved on Valentine's Day."

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