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This week State of Ohio announced a first round of water infrastructure grants with $93 million going to 54 projects in 60 Ohio counties. 

This includes a $342,000 grant to replace existing floating aerators at the Dunkirk's wastewater treatment plant with a new aeration system that will provide a complete aeration and mixing process during the wastewater treatment process. This project will benefit 714 people.

Further information on the grants can be found on the governor's website.

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Two new services are being provided at Beatitudes Thrift Store and Community Center on Tuesdays:

  • Tuesday Meal Bags To-Go. Pick up between 12:00-5:00 p.m. 
  • Cold and Flu Bags, Pick up also between 12:00-5:00 p.m.

The center has a new pantry that allow volunteer staff to more easily provide items for visitors. Donations funded the materials and construction of the pantry. The partition wall has a growing display of donor names.

Beatitudes: 210 N. Main St. Ada; 419-890-3650.

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The Ada community program Blessings for Christmas will sign up families needing assistance at the holidays. 

Sign ups take place at Ada First Presbyterian Church, 201 S Main St. (corner of Lincoln & Main). Please use the side entrance on Lincoln Street across from the post office.

Families are matched with other Ada families that provide food and gifts for Christmas.

Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 7-8 p.m.

Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7-8 p.m. 

Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

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The Ada Town and Gown Association is accepting nominations for Distinguished Citizen of the Year for both 2021 and 2020. As it did last year, the organization will forego a banquet due to COVID-19 concerns.

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Frank V. Evilsizer, 66, passed away October 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. Frank was born November 9, 1954 in Cleveland to the late Jim and Kathleen (Moran) Evilsizer. On January 3, 1981 he married Sandra Dunifon Evilsizer who survives.

Frank was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He was a truck driver for Roeder Cartage, Lima. Frank was a member of the Hog Creek Game Club and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed firearms, hunting, camping and fishing.  

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Ohio Northern University's Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is holding its annual leaf raking on Thursdays and Saturdays from October 15 to November 15.

Habitat volunteers rake the yards of Ada community members for a donation of your choice.

If you are interested in having your yard raked, contact [email protected] or call 914-414-9744. Coordinated by Katherine Gussenhoven, ONU Habitat for Humanity Work Day Coordinator.

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