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Opening soon

You've seen the sign. It will change soon. Northern on Main is transforming to Cosi. Read the story below for the latest update.

Have your cake and eat it too

On Saturday Ferguson Insurance celebrated its 60th anniverary serving the Ada community.

From left arte Jamie Hazelton, Joe Ferguson and Laura Ferguson getting ready to have some anniversary cake.

 

Ada’s newest restaurant near completion

By Amy Eddings

The long wait is almost over for the writers, dreamers, time-wasters and schemers who have been without a hang-out since Ada’s only coffee shop, Northern On Main, closed for good last May.  Its replacement, Cosi, is slated to open in early August, according to officials at Ohio Northern University.  

The "fast-casual" restaurant chain has 98 locations, primarily in New York City, with three in Columbus.  This would be the only Cosi in northwestern Ohio.

Here's the lastest from Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on July 25, 2016 for their eighth meeting of the year.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Micah Cook followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Asher Bridenstine.  Roll call was answered with favorite cake by ll members with 2 advisors and 7 parents/guests present.  

For officer reports, Jake Bushong gave an environmental report on using manure on fields as fertilzer.  He discussed the positives and possible negatives of using manure on fields.

What is that bug in my garden? Answer provided at county crop walk

• What is that bug in my vegetable garden? 
• Why do my plants have brown spots on the leaves? 
• Why are my tomatoes cracking after they looked good? 

Hardin County OSU Extension is sponsoring a fruit and vegetable Crop Walk program on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m.  The program will include an emphasis on fruit and vegetable production. The location of the program is 15460 County Road 209, Kenton.

OSU Extension Horticulturist Jim Jasinski will be giving recommendations for pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, and melons.  He will also provide information on managing insect pests that infest produce. 

High school sports practices officially start Aug. 1

Summer conditioning programs and 10 days of coaching come to an end this weekend as the first official day of practice for all OHSAA fall sports arrives Monday, Aug. 1, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
 
OHSAA fall sports
– Practices begins Monday, Aug. 1

Sport – Date that regular-season contests may begin:
     Cross Country – Aug. 22
     Field Hockey – Aug. 20
     Football – Aug. 22
     Golf – Aug. 5
     Soccer – Aug. 19
     Tennis (Girls) – Aug. 12
     Volleyball – Aug. 20

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