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February 2016

Open house at 7303 Clum Road, Harrod, on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, February 27, 2016

Real Living CCR Realtors will hold an open house at 7303 Clum Road, Harrod, from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, according to Lisa Wenger, realtor.

For information about the listing call Wenger at 419-231-1823.

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Need a snow shovel?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

There are plenty of snow shovels remaining at Dollar General due to the lack of snow this winter.

Many Adaites are happy for the milder winter this year after the last two years of arctic blasts and deep, long-lasting snow cover. Temperatures in the 60s are predicted for Sunday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Wind gusts up to 60 mph predicted on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Strong winds with gusts up to 60 miles per hour are possible in the Icon viewership area on Sunday, according to AEP.

Here's the statement from AEP:
"A strong jet stream will be in place across AEP Ohio on Sunday. As temperatures warm to near-record levels (60s F), some of these strong winds could mix down to the surface...resulting in strong wind gusts.

Sustained winds from the southwest of 30-35 m.p.h. and gusts up to 60 m.p.h. are possible Sunday afternoon across parts of AEP Ohio.

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Here's the March Bingo schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Ada Bingo plays every Thursday at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m.. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department

And, on the third Thursday of each month, the special Bonus Nights continue at Ada Bingo. These hugely popular Bingo Bonus Nights are held on the third Thursday of each month.

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And this garage sale continues on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Story and photos Monty Siekerman

Who knows more about flea markets than Gus Guthrie, proprietor of the Ada Flea Market on Main Street?

- MORE PHOTOS BELOW -

Here, he and his wife, Norma, help Mary Evenback sack up a purchases. Community Health Professionals hosted the Friday-Saturday event. Garage sales are always popular in the area, so people were waiting at the door when the sale began on Friday.

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Library day in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Here's how you do it..cover letters with yarn.

These librarians are learning different ways to engage teens in library activities at a conference hosted Friday by the Ada Public Library and held at the nearby United Methodist Church.

From left are Esther Birkey, Bluffton Public Library; Nicole Katz, Lorain Public Library; Natalie Walton, Ada Public Library. Fifty librarians shared ideas about their programs for teens. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Matt Gossman ran for school board to become more involved in the community

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Matt Gossman was elected a new member of the Ada school board last fall. He was sworn in the first of the year. We asked him to tell us about his background.

How long is your term? Have you previously been on the school board?
It is a 4 year term and this is my first term.

Tell me about your job and educational background.
I work for Marathon Pipe Line out of Lima.  I have an associates degree in manufacturing engineering.

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Let it snow - a photo essay by Ken Collins

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Just as hints of warmer temperatures appeared, the first serious snowfall of the season reminded us that Mother Nature is still in league with Old Man Winter.

Ken Collins saw the opportunity to demonstrate the beauty of winter with these daylight and night time scenes of Ada.

Please enjoy these 10 photos of Ada in the snow - in the attachment below.

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Marcia Vermillion sang with Sweet Adelines

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Marcia E. Vermillion, 82, died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at her residence in LaFayette.

She was born on Nov. 30, 1933 in Camden, N.J .to Gerald and Helen (Hawkins) Connor who preceded her in death. On May 25, 1952, she married James L. Vermillion and he died on Aug. 28, 2013.

Marcia was a homemaker and previously worked at the LaFayette Elevator for many years. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Marcia sang in the Sweet Adelines and a Gospel Trio for many years. She was a graduate of LaFayette-Jackson High School class of 1951. She always enjoyed the annual trip to Mohican with her family.

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Ada snow birds

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

The term snow birds generally means someone who heads south in the winter.

Ken Collins found some real snow birds earlier this week in Ada. Here are two sparrows having snow for a snack.

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