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January 2024

Ada weather forecast for single digit temperatures

Following steady rain and wind on Friday, January 12, the National Weather Service forecast is for dramatically colder weather on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

The forecast, provided HERE, includes a wind advistory until 7:00 p.m. and a wind chill advisory.

On the evening of January 13, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 4 °F. There is a slight chance of snow and conditions will be breezy.

Single digit lows are forecast through Tuesday.

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Elementary students engage in Dime Wars to support Ada Food Pantry

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In the Ada Elementary School “Dime Wars” the winner is… the Ada Food Pantry. Local media were invited to witness the presentation of a check for $412.42 to the local non-profit organization. During the month of December, K-5 classes competed with each other to see which could collect the most change for a community need.

Learn to Manage Your Money with live or online class

Class dates: February 1, 8, 15 and 22

KENTON__While it is difficult to think about planning for the future when money is tight, learning basic money management skills will strengthen independence, give peace of mind, and improve future financial security.

Prizes, snowflake mug are part of Winter Reading Challenge

Get ready for the freezing temperatures! Come join the Ada Public Library Winter Reading Challenge and warm up with a good book and a cup of cocoa!

The challenge is for all ages and registration begins Tuesday January 16.

The library has books to check out, prizes to win, and an adorable snowflake mug with a packet of hot chocolate for you avid readers that complete the Winter Challenge.

Obituary for Betty Rose Hawk

Betty Rose Hawk, age 95, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on December 8, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late John W. and Bertha (Binkley) Fleming.  On July 30, 1948, Betty married Richard A. Hawk and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2007. 

Bulldog girls basketball loss to AE

By Cort Reynolds

HARROD__The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team ran into an angry buzzsaw and lost 63-14 at local rival Allen East in a Northwest Conference contest Thursday evening, January 11.

Ohio Northern University honored by education resource website

Ohio Northern University has been recognized by www.CollegesofDistinction.com for the 2023-2024 academic year. Colleges of Distinction is a resource guide and consortium that honors colleges and universities throughout the United States for educational excellence.

Colleges of Distinction’s selection process comprises a sequence of in-depth research and detailed interviews with the schools, accepting only those that adhere to the "Four Distinctions": engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.

To be named a College of Distinction, ONU demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in such factors as student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning, and community involvement. This evaluation process differs from those of popular college rankings publications, whose formulas grade institutions based on things like faculty salaries, endowment size and peer opinion.

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Ada roots, world travels feed Rose Previte’s entrepreneurism

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Creator of a Michelin-starred restaurant. World traveler who has researched the cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa. Entrepreneur from Ada, Ohio. That’s Rose Previte, daughter of Jeanne and Peter Previte.

Feed the birds craft at the Ada Public Library

The Ada Public Library is hosting "Feed the Birds," an ornament craft with Miss Kari.

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• Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 20 at 11:30 a.m.

Participants will be creating outdoor décor that provides a tasty treat for our feathered friends.

Fertilizer applicator certification class, February 13

First time private or commercial applicators

HARDIN COUNTY__A three-hour fertilizer certification program will be held at the Hardin County OSU Extension office, 1021 W Lima Street, Kenton, Ohio on Tuesday, February 13. The class will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. There is a $30 class fee payable to OSU Extension for this training.

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