Keith's Hardware grand opening on August 2

KEITH'S HARDWARE FACEBOOK__Join the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce for the grand opening of Keith’s Hardware on Saturday, August 2. It’s an all-day celebration with the official ribbon cutting taking place at 2:00 p.m. Stop by to check out the store, meet the new owners, enjoy special deals and help us welcome this great new business to the community.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Ada Council held a Regular Meeting and a Streets Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 1. At the regular meeting, Mayor Dave Retterer presided with all council members present: Sean Beck, Jason Campbell, Sheila Corressel, Linda Mason, Jeff Oestriech and Bob Simmons. Five members of the public and three reporters were present.

An ordinance establishing the salary of council members was presented based on prior legislation establishing a flat 3% increase each year. The first reading of the ordinance failed: Beck - abstained; Campbell - no; Coressel - abstained; Mason - yes; Oestriech - no; Simmons - no.

JULY 8 FACEBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT__The Hardin County Dog Warden has issued this invitation:

"Come out and see all our wonderful pups we have up for adoption this Saturday at the shelter for our Red,White, and Woof event!

"Games for the kiddos and snacks for everyone, including the humans! We look forward to seeing you there!"

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