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Ada chamber invites you to nominate Ada's outstanding business of 2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 18, 2016

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce wants to recognized Ada's outstanding business of 2015 and you can help make the selection.

The chamber is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 award. An application form is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

The winner will be announced at the chamber's annual celebration dinner at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Wishing Well in McIntosh Center on ONU's campus.

Cost is $15 per person.

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Ada council considers legislation for North Simon Street storm sewer project

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 18, 2016

Ada council will act on two resolutions on Tuesday involving the North Simon Street storm sewer project.

Passage enables the village to seek state funding assistance for the project. Upon passage, Mayor David Retterer will submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission’s State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Programs.

Council will also act on legislation for engineering for the project.

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Your turn to roll the dice

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 18, 2016

Their are playing board games at the Ada Public Library this month. The next teen board games session is 3:30 pm, Monday, Jan. 25. Contact the library for details. (Photo from library Facebook)

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Downtown Ada on a winter evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 18, 2016

Earlier this winter Ken Collins photographed Ada's Main Street (looking south) at night. It's one thing to try night photography. Collins took this photo with his old Pentax 33 mm film camera.

He says: "It took that long for the film to be developed and mailed back to me. Film can be fun, but it's getting to be a bit of a hassle compared with the instant results of digital."

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Easter House B&B ribbon cut

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Hardin County Ambassadors conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Easter House Bed and Breakfast, 508 N. Main St., Ada, on Jan. 13. Amy Eddings Hilan cutS the ribbon with Mark Hilan. Easter House is Ada's premiere bed and breakfast, offering visitors a homey, unique and delight-filled alternative to a conventional hotel, motel or dormitory. For more information on Easter House B & B go to www.easterhouse.net. (Photo from Hardin County chamber)

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85 Ada 7th and 8th graders prove why they are future scientists

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Alex Morgan (left) and Nicolas Kamatali discuss an aerosol cannon made for the Junior Science Fair held Thursday evening in the school cafeteria.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Eighty-five seventh and eighth graders prepared 38 exhibits. Winners advance to the district at ONU in March where they may qualify for the state in Columbus in May.

The Science Fair makes learning a happy occasion, if the interest shown by the students is any indication.

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