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Maxine R. Combs worked for the Ada Police Department

Maxine R. Combs, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family. 

On January 13, 1932 in Alger, Ohio Maxine was born to the late George and Pearl (Brown) Hicks. Maxine married Hamilton C. Combs, Jr. on June 12, 1953, and he survives in Ada. 

Wings Recovery calendar for December 2024

Wings Support and Recovery of Kenton, 111 E. Columbus St., has issued the December 2024 activity calendar.

Events include a Columbus Blue Jackets Game, as well as going to the Lake of Lights. Other events: making no bake cookies and the annual Holiday Party.

The center will also provide Trauma Informed Criminal Justice training on December 19. 

Wings is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Breakfast is served from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and lunch is from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

For more information, call 419-767-2220. 

Check out the Merry on Main to-do list

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has provided the following Merry on Main to-do list for Saturday, December 14 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This "Holiday Event for All!" includes:

  • Meet Anna, Elsa, & Olaf at Century 21
  • Hot Chocolate bar at Buckeye East
  • Crafts at Ada First United Methodist
  • Make friendship bracelets at Big Brothers, Big Sisters
  • Kids shopping event at Beatitudes
  • Meet Santa at The Depot
  • Cookie Decorating with the chamber
  • Sleigh Rides, Face Painting and Balloons

Follow the chamber at https://www.facebook.com/adaareachamberofcommerce

Stop by Big Brothers, Big Sisters on December 7

The Ada Big Brothers, Big Sisters office is participating in the 2024 Cookie Walk on December 7. All are invited to stop by 229 N. Main to enjoy a treat, craft and sign up to be a “Big Deal” in the community. "It takes LITTLE to be BIG this holiday season."

Governance and Plan of Operations for both Electricity and Natural Gas Aggregation Public Meeting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Governance and Plan of Operations for both Electricity and Natural Gas Aggregation Public Meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 4:30PM - 5:00PM, 115 W. Buckeye Ave.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Christmas at Apollo funds student clubs

Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show on Saturday, December 7, from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free. 

The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions. One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares. 

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