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111-years ago on Main Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

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These may not be familiar names in Ada today, but in 1904 they were the familiar faces on Ada's Main Street.

Ada business people, top row from left,  Cylde Sharp, cashier, First National Bank; Louis Greer, shoes; Jos. August, variety store; Cliff F. Landon, druggist; Ray Sharp, millinery.

Second row from left, O.S. Melhorn, grocery, Wm. McCafferty, meat market; Louis Brewer, grain and implements; M.S. King, bargain store; John Young, druggist.

Bottom row from left, M.L. Snyder, University Herald; Levi Anspach, Ada Lumber Co.; Clark Provenmire, grocer; and David Watt, jeweler.

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Peacock Water celebrates 60th anniversary July 18-20

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

Peacock Water, with local offices in Kenton and Lima, celebrate its 60th anniversary July 18-20.

The Peacock Water conditioning story began in Marion in 1906 when brothers Albert and Jim Peacock founded Peacock Brothers Plumbing.

In 1953, the brothers entered into the water conditioning business. This new business was named Servicesoft, and then changed to Neldon Peacock and
Sons, Inc. Now in its fourth generation, Peacock Water currently employs over 50
people in six offices.

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Ohio Northern holds summer open house for class of '14 high school students

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Ohio Northern University will host a Summer Open House for prospective students on Monday, July 26.

Intended for high school students in the class of 2014, this program presents an excellent opportunity to explore Ohio Northern. Participants will have the chance to learn about ONU’s unique blend of quality liberal arts and professional programs as well as the abundant, diverse opportunities available to ONU students.

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Visit IRS.gov this summer for all your tax needs

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

The IRS.gov website is a great resource for free tax help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our many online tools can help make it easier to file and pay your federal taxes.

You can also learn about filing options, check the status of a refund, print tax forms and find out how to contact the IRS.

Here are twelve good reasons to visit IRS.gov this summer.

1. Use the Interactive Tax Assistant.  This tool is a tax law resource that covers a number of topics. The ITA is easy to use as it leads you through a series of questions and provides responses to your tax law inquiries.

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Kiwanis Club serves 330 chicken barbecue meals during Music on Main

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

President Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order on Tuesday July 16 at 12 noon at the News China Restaurant in downtown Ada.

Jon Umphress offered the invocation.

The birthday of Member Harold Friesner (July 21st) was noted.

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Zac Dysert on SportsTalk live from El Campo Mexican Restaurant on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Zac Dysert will be featured on Vince Koza's live radio show, broadcast from downtown Ada on Friday. The show will be broadcast from El Campo Mexican Restaurant, 204 N. Main St. from 5 to 7 p.m.

Dysert will be the guest on SportsTalk on 93.1 FM The Fan Sports Radio.

The Ada High School and Miami football standout was drafted by the Denver Broncos this spring. He will report to Bronco training camp on Monday.

Here's how the Denver Bronco website describes Dysert:

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Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H food drive Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club will conduct a drive-thru food drive this weekend. The Club will collect non-perishable food items for the Ada Food Pantry.

The collection point is Hays Insurance parking lot, 123 S. Main St. The food drive takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 20.

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BVHS to host Nursing College Fair July 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Blanchard Valley Health System is hosting a nursing college fair Friday, July 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital. The nursing college fair is for high school students interested in pursuing nursing careers as well as current nurses who would like to learn about continuing education opportunities.

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Hootenannies 4-H Club working on fair booth theme

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

By Faith Holbrook, reporter

The Hardin Co Hootenannies 4-H Club's last meeting was brought to order by President Laura Spradlin at the farm of Faith Holbrook.  Isaac Davis led the American pledge and Callie Cromer led the 4-H pledge.  Secretary Miranda Holbrook asked for our favorite kinds of beans in roll call and we had 11 members present.

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Red Cross issues tips to stay safe this summer as temperatures rise

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Summer is here, bringing with it dangerous excessive heat. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay safe as the temperatures soar.

“Excessive heat can be deadly; it has caused more deaths in recent years than all other weather events,” said Todd James, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties “We want everyone to stay safe during the hot weather and have some reminders for them to follow when the weather is hot and humid.”

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN, PETS IN THE CAR, the inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees. Other heat safety steps include:

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