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Ada Community Engagement Day

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 13, 2017

The sixth annual Ada Community Engagement Day will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 19. Deadline for applying for help is Friday, Aug. 4. To apply, go www.onu.edu/ace day or call 419-772-2200.

ACE Day is for individuals, homeowners, businesses, or agencies in need of assistance with projects such as landscaping, painting, cleaning, organizing, cooking, washing vehicles, and administrative work.

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4-H county fair tune-up

Ada Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club present their projects
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Story and photos Monty Siekerman
Jason Brown explains his 4H woodworking project Tuesday at the Ada Presbyterian Church.

Members of the Ada Liberty Belles and Boys Club presented their projects to get pointers about judging and how to explain their work to judges.

The projects will be judged later this month, then on display at the county fair.

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

• Jason Brown - woodworking
• Jake Baumgartner - gun safety
• Kathlynne Metzger - kitchen safety
• Morgan Dirmeyer - Pygmy  goats
• Ethan Lawrence - milking cows
 

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Aug. 12 is closer than you think

Here's a preview of this year's F&M Picnic
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The 104th Farmers and Merchants Picnic, one of the longest running festivals in Ohio, is set for Saturday, Aug. 12, at War Memorial Park.

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Lake Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Ken Collins took this and several other photos following the heavy rains of earlier this week. This photo is east of Ada. Click here for more photos.

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NW Ohio Antique Machinery show turns back the clock Aug. 3-6

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

The 46th annual Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Show is set for Thursday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.

Several area residents are involved in the show.

To view this year's schedule of events and admission prices click here.

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ONU grad named Apollo treasurer/CFO

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

The Apollo Career Center Board of Education announced the appointment of Ohio Northern University graduate Maria Rellinger as Treasurer/CFO of the Apollo district. Rellinger has served as the Treasurer/CFO of Paulding Exempted Village Schools since 2009.

Prior to her tenure with the Paulding district, Rellinger was the treasurer for Continental Local School District, and also served as an auditor for the Auditor of State of Ohio.

She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio Northern University, and an MBA from the University of Findlay.

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