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Ada Police Department certified for adopting new police standards

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Ada Police Department recently received certification for adopting new police standards, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief.

"Ada police have adopted and fully implemented the new state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board," said Harnishfeger. "The implementation is part of the state's efforts to strengthen community and police relations."

Ada police joins several law enforcement agencies who recently became certified by meeting standards for the use of force, including deadly force and agency recruitment and hiring.

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Ada chamber and Hardin chamber and business alliance to promote Buy Local Week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce with the  Chamber and Tourism Divisions of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will promote a summer Buy Local Week from Monday, June 20, through Sunday, June 26, with major community events in Ada, Kenton and Mt. Victory.     

Ada businesses, organizations or community groups interested in participating in the Buy Local Week simply submit your event, promotion or sale to [email protected].  For more information contact Annetta Shirk at 419-673-4131.

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Bryon Gossard 1960 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Byron LeRoy Gossard, 55, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 6:35 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center Inpatient Hospice Unit, Lima.

He was born on June 2, 1960, in Lima, Ohio to Eldon R. and Cleo L. (Shaw) Gossard. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod. On Feb. 5, 1994, he married Wendy R. Zimmerman and she survives in Harrod.

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Here's the Apollo school board's May 26 agenda

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Contracts for 2016-17 school year are a major item on the Thursday, May 26, Apollo Career Center school board agenda.

The complete list of contracts to be offered and the May 29 board agenda is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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County Line Church of Brethren car show, barbecue, July 9

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The 10th annual County Line Church of the Brethren car show is from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9, at the church, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod.

In addition to the car show there is a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brabecue tickets are $8 each and must be ordered in advance by calling 419-649-5364.

Car show details:
• Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon.
• $10 per entry
• Top 10 Awards
• Awards at 3 p.m.
• Door prizes for car owners
• Children's activities
• Chicken barbecue

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Elita Smith on spring ONU dean's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Elita Smith, daughter of Jeffrey and Melinda Smith, 517 Clint Dr, Ada, has been named to the Ohio Northern University deans’ list for the spring semester 2016.  She is a senior majoring in management.

The deans’ list includes students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system.

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