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Merry on Main celebrated on Dec. 4

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 13, 2021

Members of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce are coordinating Merry on Main activities on Saturday, December 4. Attractions will include:

• Santa at the Depot Caboose

• Cookies

• Treat bags – provided by Liberty National Bank

• Free Train Rides for the kids in the Depot Parking Lot (12-3 p.m.)

• Decorate a Tree with an ornament in the Depot Park

• Kids Shopping event at Beatitudes (10 – 3 p.m.)

• Meet Elsa and Anna from the movie Frozen at Century 21

• Music, crafts and treats at the Ada Methodist Church (Ada Library will help out with crafts)

• Downtown Family Scavenger Hunt (sponsored by Blanchard Place)

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David Agin memorial service November 13

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 12, 2021

To honor the memory of David Agin in his hometown, the family publicly invites friends and loved ones to a visitation and memorial service on Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church (201 S Main St, Ada, OH 45810). We understand travel will not be possible for all but hope we can see many of you there. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 12:30-2:00pm followed by a Memorial service at the church at 2:00pm. There will be a private graveside service for family only at Hasson Cemetery in Jenera.

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2021 Veterans Day ceremonies at Ohio Northern University

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 12, 2021

On November 11, 2021, Ohio Northern University observed Veterans Day with wreath laying ceremonies and a special outdoor Chapel service. The event was held at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, the hour when guns fell silent on World War I battlefields.

In wind-swept ceremonies near Main St., the Color Guard of Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381 of Ada Posted the Colors and Dr. Adriane Thompson Bradshaw sang the National Anthem. Cole Mefford, President of the ONU Veterans Organization introduced speaker Chaplain (Colonel) Dan Burris, State Chaplain for the National Guard of Ohio.

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2021 Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 11, 2021

Ohio Northern University hosted a wreath-laying ceremony and outdoor chapel service on Veterans Day 2021. In this photo are the Color Guard of Ream-McElroy VFW Pos 9381 and Dr. Adriane Thompson Bradshaw, who sang the National Anthem. See related story.

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Alger chili cook-off still accepting entries for Nov. 13

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 11, 2021

Diner-judges and contestants are welcome at the 1st Alarm Chili Cook-Off at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 13 in Alger.

The event is hosted by the Alger Fire Department, 102 E Lee St, Alger. For $6, guests will taste and vote. They receive one bowl of chili with grilled cheese or peanut butter sandwich.

For those bringing a chili entry, there is a $10 fee. Chili should be brought ready to eat, in a crockpot. Please supply a list of ingredients. Participants’ identities will be kept secret until judging is complete.

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How fair is the public defender system?

By Amelia Alexander
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 11, 2021

This is the one-year anniversary of Amelia Alexander, an Ada High School student, becoming an Icon columnist.

Recently, I learned about the public defender system in my government class. This article is inspired by what we learned and our discussion.

What are public defenders?

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