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Jackson Twp cold case from Allen Co. Sheriff's Office

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Summary of Harrod, Ohio cold case from the Allen County Sheriff, issued September 19, 2024.

William "Billy" Brown

On or about the 8th day of November 2020, Allen County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 700 block of North Phillips Road in Jackson Township, Harrod, Ohio. When Deputies arrived, they located William Brown deceased near the roadway. Mr. Brown was transported to Lucas County Coroner's Office for an autopsy to establish his cause and manner of death.

Allen County Sheriff's Office Detectives and supporting agencies are investigating this case as a Suspicious Death.

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Letter: Ada Lions Club thank you to sponsors and patrons

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Ada Lions Club would like to thank the many sponsors and patrons for their support of the Lions Club food booth at this year’s Harvest and Herb Festival.  The Club has been serving the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs for several years. Through the continuous support of our sponsors, we are able to help many local individuals and organizations. 

Special thanks to Kewpee, Four Seasons Drive Thru, Tavern 101, Associated Plastics, Minich Truck Repair, Sheldon Gas Company, Norada Lanes, Hempy Water, Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op, Inc., Hays Insurance, Sharon Hawkins & Jason Hawkins and Gibson Construction.    

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Recap of September 2024 Ada chamber meeting and announcements

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Above, L-R) Sheila Coressel and Lindsay Walden Hollar

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The September 18 meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce featured a presentation from Ohio House candidate Sheila Coressel (Democrat), as well as announcements from the chamber and members in attendance.

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Boil Water alert lifted; 2024 Ada paving project has begun, September 24

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

UPDATE Village of Ada Notice: Boil Alert Lifted: The 9/22/24 boil alert for the 600 & 700 block of North Main Street has been lifted effective 2:14 p.m. on 9/24/24.

The Village of Ada has announced that the 2024 Paving Project has started on September 24 and that the Bluffton Paving milling crew is currently working on Oak Street.

The Village notes, "The plan is to continue after Oak Street and head north to mill South Park, Lehr Avenue, Ballard, and then to North Johnson. This process will take two days." The roads are expected to be paved on Thursday and Friday.

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September 25 Community Meal at St. Mark Lutheran

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Ordering 9 or more meals? Please call in advance.

St. Mark Lutheran will be serving its Free Community Meal on Wednesday, September 25, from 5 to 6:30 (or whenever they run out). 

This month's menu consists of a shredded chicken sandwich, potato salad, fruit, and cookie.  The meal is free and open to the public. You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.

Due to the large number of meals served in the last three months, the church now requires all orders for 9 or more meals to be placed by noon on Monday. Please leave a message with the number of meals and your name.

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US News ranks ONU as best value in Midwest

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ohio Northern University as offering the best value of any college in the Midwest for 2025.

In the publication’s 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest list, ONU moved up two places from 2024. The best value rankings are based on a school's academic quality and the net cost of attendance. 

In overall rankings, the Ohio Northern is #2 in the Midwest and #1 in Ohio.

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