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November 2023

Library book drawing underway

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Ada Public Library Holiday Book Drawing is underway until December 15.  Patrons receive an entry ticket every day they check out an item from the library. Winners of the drawing will receive a copy of one of these books:

  • "The Big Cheese” by Jory John and Peter Oswald (4 - 7 yr)
  • "Bea Wolf” by Zach Weinersmith and Boulet (8 – 10 yr)
  • “Wrecker” by Carl Hiaasen (11 – 13 yr)
  • "The Infinity Particle” by Wendy Xu (14 - 18 yr)
  • “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Berghese (adult)

Limited to one ticket per day. Ask a librarian for more information.

Sponsored by Friends of the Ada Public Library.

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Chamber events this week, Nov. 15 and 18-19

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

This is a busy week for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce:

Wednesday, November 15

Monthly Chamber Membership Meeting
8:00-9:00 a.m., Ada Public Library, 320 N Main St
Speaker: Maylene Deckling owner, Nectar & Brie
Breakfast Sponsor: Beatitudes Ada

Saturday, November 18

The MMB Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
9:00 a.m., Buckeye East Coffee Shop, 123 E Buckeye Ave.

Food Truck Benefit for Allison and Josh Dye
11:00 a.m., Hays Insurance, 202 S Main St.

Sunday, November 19

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Ohio continues into peak time for deer-related crashes

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

COLUMBUS ___A reminder to motorists regarding the increase in deer-related traffic crashes this time of year has been issued by six agencies that respond to and track incidents.

Since 2018, statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 104,328 deer-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways. While 95% of deer-related crashes only resulted in property damage, 33 crashes resulted in fatal injuries to motorists, with a total 34 people being killed. Additionally, 47% of these crashes occurred in October, November and December.

The reminder includes these points:

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Financial aid meeting at Ada High School,

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Ada High School will hold its annual Financial Aid Presentation for students, parents and community members on Monday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 725 W. North St. 

A representative from Ohio Northern University will provide information that is applicable to all colleges and universities. Topics to be discussed will be completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and sources for aid. 

The specific concerns of those attending will be addressed. The meeting is open to the public.

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ONU sports recap for November 7-12

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 13, 2023

See full reports at www.onusports.com/

Wagner leads Bears volleyball to four-set victory
(November 7) Junior Erin Wagner (Massillon/Perry) had a match-high 19 kills and hit .457 to lead the fourth-seeded Ohio Northern volleyball team to a 25-21, 12-25, 25-20, 25-22 victory over fifth-seeded John Carroll in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday night at the ONU Sports Center.

Volleyball run ends in OAC semifinals
(November 9) WESTERVILLE — Fourth-seeded Ohio Northern volleyball team saw its Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament run come to an end in the semifinals with a 27-25, 25-22, 25-19 loss at top-seeded Otterbein on Thursday evening at the Rike Center.

Women's Basketball falls 68-65
(November 10) SPRINGFIELD — The 10th-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team opened its 2023-24 season Friday night with a narrow 68-65 loss at Wittenberg in a game that was tight throughout.

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2023 Veterans Day breakfast hosted by Ada students, faculty and staff

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, November 13, 2023

In keeping with longstanding tradition, the Ada Schools hosted area veterans and their families at a 2023 Veterans Day breakfast. This year some 80 people attended the breakfast which included a program by Brian Clum, Commander of Ada VFW Post 9381.

The November 10 event included cards, letters and posters for the veterans that were created by Ada students. Senior fall athletes came to show support for the veterans and serve their breakfast needs. Teachers, staff and coaches decorated and cooked breakfast–while the school observed a holiday in honor of veterans.

Retired teacher Dave Lusk opened the program and led guests in prayer, then introduced Clum as the morning’s speaker. Mathew Frazier performed Taps.

Clum is a Master Sergeant (Retired) and 1987 graduate of Allen East High School. He enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard as a Combat Medic in April 1986 as a Junior in High School. He transferred to active duty with the U.S. Air Force and served from 1988-1992 at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND as Security Police in the Minuteman III Missile Complex. 

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Letter: Thanks to the voters of Ada

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 12, 2023

Letters to the Editor may be sent to [email protected].

Thanks to the voters of Ada who supported me at the polls this month and thanks to my opponent who allowed it to be a civil and honest campaign on both sides. 

I plan to continue my position as the mayor of Ada working with the Council of the Village of Ada, our employees and others. We depend and rely on the amazing and talented people who work for the Village of Ada managing our water and sewer plants, our streets, our finances, our police and our employees.  We are indeed fortunate to have qualified people doing a spectacular job keeping the Village of Ada progressing, financially stable and safe. 

I am honored to be involved in all of this.

David Retter, Mayor of Ada

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October 31 field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 12, 2023

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 
On opening day of the 2022-23 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Supervisor Kevin Russell and State Wildlife Officer Ryan Burke, assigned to Hancock County, contacted hunters. The officers discovered that one individual, who had just completed a deer drive, did not have a valid deer permit. He was issued a citation for hunting deer without a permit and paid $175 in fines and court costs through Findlay Municipal Court. Later, the officers contacted an individual who had harvested a buck without a valid hunting license. He was issued a citation and paid $250 in fines and court costs through Findlay Municipal Court. 

State Wildlife Officer Charles McMullen, assigned to Sandusky County, patrolled Lake Erie with Wildlife Investigator Brian Bury near the Toledo Lighthouse. They contacted a Michigan angler who was anchored and fishing in Ohio waters. The angler had 44 yellow perch in his possession, 14 more than the daily limit. One summons was issued. He paid $168 in fines and court costs and 14 perch were forfeited to the state. 

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Young alumni awards presented during ONU Homecoming ’23

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 11, 2023

Two Ohio Northern University graduates received young alumni awards during Homecoming Weekend in October 2023.

The William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award was established in 2004 by the Alumni Advisory Board to honor and recognize William L. Robinson and the 50 years he dedicated to impacting Ohio Northern University students. This award recognizes alumni who graduated within the last fifteen years and who demonstrate passion and loyalty toward their profession, community and alma mater.

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Blanchard River Watershed Partnership hosts 2023 annual meeting

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 11, 2023

Hear updates regarding water quaility in the Blanchard River watershed and learn about the important work of the Blanchard River Watershed Parnership at its 2023 Annual Meeting.

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