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William "Billy" Brown 1997 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

William A. “Billy” Brown, 22, died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.

He was born on Dec. 2, 1997 in Lima, Ohio to William D. Brown and Elizabeth Ann “Annie” (Rogers) Williams. His father survives in South Carolina and his mother survives in LaFayette. 

Billy worked at SpartanNash Lima, as an order collector. He was a 2016 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He was a beacon of hope, strength, love, courage and laughter to all who knew him.

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Icon editor publishes book of Bluffton essays

Bluffton Anthology - A creek runs through it
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - A new book, “Bluffton Anthology – a creek runs through it,” with dozens of short essays about Bluffton, collected by Fred Steiner, will be released in the next few weeks.

“This collection brings together more than a dozen engaging writers whose own Bluffton experiences deserve retelling,” said Steiner.

“For anyone who calls Bluffton home, these stories need no further introduction,” said Steiner, about the book. “For people needing to have Bluffton explained to them, this is a great starting point.”

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So, you think you know Ada - here's the answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

So, you think you know Ada? This is the building north of Keith's Hardware on Johnson Street. It's more recently known as The Ice House.

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Three holiday events coming to Beatitudes

Thanksgiving dinner • children's family shopping event • holiday raffle
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Three holiday-related events are on the calendar at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., Ada, according to Deb Curlis.

Thanksgiving dinner to go
The annual Thanksgiving dinner is a drive-thru event this year. It takes place from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24. Participants are asked to call in reservations to help in planning the appropriate number of meals needed. Call 419-788-9459.

Children family shopping event 
The annual children’s family shopping event is from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4.

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Even if you can't play the French horn

You can paint it at the November PaintINN
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Even if you can't play the French horn, you can paint it.

November's PaintINN at The Inn at ONU features the opportunity to paint a Christmas French horn and includes supplies, instruction, a glass of wine, non-alchoholic beverages and a buffet pous dessert.

The PaintInn is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, at The Inn, 401 W. College Ave., Ada.

Reservations are required by calling 419-772-4112. Seating is limited so that we may comply with all social distancing requirements. Masks are required when not dining.

The cost is $40 plus tax and gratuity. 

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Noah Ristau will become Ada's newest council member tonight

Council members selected him in late October to take the seat vacated by Don Fleming
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Noah Ristau will join the Ada village council tonight.

The oath of office will be given to Ristau at the beginning of the meeting and he will then participate in all action and discussion in the session.

Council announced the appointment of Ristau, who is general manager of Ohio Northern University dining services, to fill the council vacancy created due to the death of Don Fleming.  Council’s unanimous selection of Ristau was made following interview meetings on Oct 26 and 28. 

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COVID-19 update: Unprecedented spike in hospital admissions

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Yesterday Governor DeWine was joined by incoming Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff and leaders of the Ohio Hospital Association to discuss the status of hospital capacity in Ohio as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge throughout the state.

There are currently over 2,500 hospitalizations statewide, up from 2,000 hospitalizations on Thursday. A total of 154 hospitalizations were reported in the last 24 hours alone.

RURAL HOSPITALS
Ronda Lehman, president of Mercy Health, Lima region, also discussed the hospital capacity in their hospital system, which encompasses many rural communities.

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So, you think you know Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 10, 2020

So, you, think you know Ada? Well, this one is tougher than you think. In case you can't read it, the wording is: The Storer Bros. Co. 1914.

Answer tomorrow.

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Veterans Day breakfast at Ada schools cancelled

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 9, 2020

The Ada Schools District has made the decision to cancel this year's Veterans' breakfast, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent.  

"Many factors have gone into this decision but we feel, in the best interest of keeping all those in our school community safe, as well as our veterans and their families, cancelling this year's breakfast is the best option for all involved," she said. 

"The Ada Schools continue to support and appreciate our veterans in every way and we hope to re-institute this cherished tradition next year."  

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Daniel N. Steinberger was a technical writer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 9, 2020

Daniel N. Steinberger, 67, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at 3:21 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on Jan. 20, 1953, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  On Feb. 12, 1983, Daniel married Rita F. Mullins and she survives in Ada.

Daniel worked as a technical writer. 

It was Daniel’s wish to be cremated, services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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