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Once upon a time in Ada: Read what happened in Ada in the 1880s

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
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July 5, 1883 - the Carmen Post No. 101 Grand Army of the Republic was formed.

December 8, 1883 - The Home Savings Building and Loan association was chartered, with Albert B. Charles as secretary, treasurer.

1884 - the law college at Ohio Northern University was formed.

Feb. 1-2, 1884 - the first farmers institute was held at Ada.

Feb. 1885 - the first house numbers were being used.

June 14, 1886 - the first ordinances against liquors sales passed.

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Can you name the group and school year?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

It's the 1977-78 Ada High School pep band. What instrument did you play?

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Nearly 300 incoming frosh volunteer in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

Sam Shriver of WLIO-TV interviews Zach Bragg during Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day on Saturday.

Zach, whose summer job is working with a landscaping firm, helped at the Railroad Park gardens. About 300 incoming first-year students and faculty members volunteered in the community for two hours on Saturday morning.

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Family of crafters opens store in downtown Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

By Amy Eddings
Note: Ada chamber members held a "broom presentation" last week to the owners of Crafted by Us.

The "us" in Crafted by Us at 117 S. Main St., the newest business to open in Ada's historic downtown, is a trio of creative women: Terry Sayre, 48, and her daughters Brittany Galens, 28, and Marquita Metzger, 19.  

"We all just wanted a store," said Sayre,  "We just never had one."

The threesome, from Holland, a village west of Toledo, said they've talked for years of having a place to display and sell their handiwork.  

Terry paints and loves to re-purpose flea market finds.

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A conversation with Pastor Trent Boedicker of Grace Gospel Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

This is the second in a series focusing on clergy in the Ada Icon community. Darlene Bowers compiles the interviews.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Romans 8:38-39. 

This powerful affirmation of God’s love is one of Pastor Trent Boedicker’s favorite Bible passages. Read on to discover other favorite passages and to learn more about this Ada grad and the Ada church he serves.

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Lady Bulldog spikers start with sweep

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

WAYNESFIELD - The Ada volleyball team tipped off its 2016 campaign with a
convincing sweep of non-league local rivals Waynesfield-Goshen and
Cory-Rawson in a tri-match Saturday.

The matches were originally scheduled to be played at Ada, but had to be
moved to W-G since re-surfacing of the Bulldog varsity gym floor is still
being completed.

The Lady Bulldogs (2-0) stomped the host Tigers first 25-6, 25-16. Junior
hitter Melina Woods collected six kills, eight digs and served three aces.

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Linda Lou Evans 1942 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

Linda Lou Evans, 74, died on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at 4:52 p.m. at her residence.

She was born on July 26, 1942, in Harrod, Ohio, to Charles Leslie and Margaret Ann (Shadley) Conkle, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 21, 1959 Linda married Jerry W. Evans and he survives in rural Harrod.

Linda was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of LaFayette.         

Linda is survived by her children: Tim W. (Sandra) Evans of Harrod, Teresa (Scott) Rumer of Dyersburg, Tenn., Melissa Evans of Harrod, Deb Evans of Centennial, Colo., and Jason D. (Brandy) Evans of  Lima. 

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Icon dog of the week: King is available for adoption now

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

King, 1 year old male shepherd mix, 81 pounds. Available for adoption now, very nice dog.

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The Pride of Ada has a new look

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 21, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

It's done!

The painting and renovation of the Pennsy caboose in the Railroad Park downtown is finished. Mayor Dave Retterer will rededicate the new-looking railcar at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, during Harvest and Herb Fest. All are welcome to attend.

Here, Daphnie Shaw, 4, gives her approval. She is the daughter of Rob and Brittany Shaw.

Children love to climb the stairs, peek in the windows, and turn the clanky-clank wheel. The caboose has a new roof, new lettering, was repainted inside and out, and glass windows were installed.

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Roland Roll was retired after 32 years on the ONU faculty

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 21, 2016

Ronald Elwood Roll, 85, died on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at 6:25 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

He was born on Aug. 10, 1931, in Mansfield to Elwood Gon and Hazel Marie (Hoffman) Roll, who preceded him in death.  On July 12, 1980, Ronald married Janet Dale Blair and she survives in Ada.

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