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Icon author review: Chris Bohjalian

Posted by admin on Thursday, August 5, 2021

Review by Robert McCool

I recently discovered an author with a huge body of work, and a style that satisfies the soul which is searching for something, somehow, more than plain pop fiction. Chris Bohjalian has written twenty-two books, all based upon specific issues that are relatable to present times and circumstances. I read the first three that came to me through the library lending service.

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Car Show hosted by Vancrest of Ada

Posted by admin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021

On Friday, August 6, a car show hosted by Vancrest of Ada, 600 W. North Ave, Ada, will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in their front parking lots.

Cars of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. A prize will be awarded to Best of Show.

Contact Jennifer Line, (419) 558-1379, if you plan to attend with a car. The show is weather permitting.

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Hardin Co. Dept. of Job and Family Services announces Back to School Clothing Program

Applications must be picked up by Aug. 5
Posted by admin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced they have launched a countywide back to school clothing program for eligible Hardin County families.

"To be eligible families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades PreK-12 and be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s right around $53,000 a year,” stated John Folk, Hardin County JFS Director.

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Barbara Earl was a 1963 Ada High School graduate

Posted by admin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Barbara Sue Earl, 76, of Nokomis, FL and formerly of Ada, Ohio, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1944 in Floyd Co., KY to Bun & Ora (Thacker) Montgomery.

She was a 1963 graduate of Ada High School. Barbara married Leonard Leon Earl on March 6, 1965.

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Busy before you know it

Posted by admin on Tuesday, August 3, 2021

What appears quiet in this photo will be busy before you know it. The first day of school in Ada is Aug. 19.

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GOCC President receives ACCT Regional CEO award

Posted by admin on Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Glen Oaks President Dr. David H. Devier has been chosen by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) as the recipient of the 2021 Central Regional Chief Executive Officer Award. He will be recognized during the 52nd Annual ACCT Leadership Congress, in San Diego in mid-October.

Devier, a native of Ada, Ohio, has worked in education for over 45 years and has served as the president of Glen Oaks since January, 2014. Prior to that he held leadership positions at: Clark State Community College in Springfield, Ohio; University of Cincinnati Clermont College in Batavia, Ohio; Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio; and Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.

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