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Several county awards given at Alliance dinner at ONU on Feb. 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center. Guest speaker will be State Treasurer Josh Mandel. Reception will begin at 6 p.m. and the dinner program at 6:30 p.m.

Awards that will be presented include the 2014 Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Community Service.

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You'll never guess where Ada gets some of the salt on the street in front of your house

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 10, 2015

There is probably a little bit of Morocco on the road in front of your house as a portion of the salt being spread in Ohio this winter comes from that African nation. 

But, no matter where the salt comes from, it's good news that Ada should have an ample supply to spread on roads this winter.

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Pass the salt, please

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Trent Dysert (left) and Russell Gray work the village's salt and grit pile, located behind the street barn, in preparation for the next snowfall. Although Ada has seen its fair share of snow this season, the village has ample supply of road clearing material left...and this year's supply was purchased at an opportune time, saving the village many dollars. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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ReStore hosts free wellness clinic on Feb. 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 10, 2015

ReStore Community Center, Main Street, Ada, will host a free wellness clinic from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, featuring Dr. Katie Benson. The clinic will focus on chair exercises and nutrition.

Dr. Benson has been serving Marysville and the surrounding communities since 2008.  She and her husband, Josh, are natives of Hardin and Union counties, respectively. 

Dr. Benson is a graduate of Ridgemont High School. 

Having graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Findlay with a bachelor’s degree in Science, Dr. Benson received her doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic, also graduating Magna Cum Laude.

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James Curtis, 1935-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 10, 2015

James R. “Jim” Curtis, 79, died on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at 1:42 a.m. at his residence in Lima surrounded by his family.

Mr. Curtis was born on April 14, 1935, in Charleston, S.C., to James and Edith Eleanore (Whetsler) Curtis who preceded him in death. On Nov. 22, 1958, he married Sola Wireman and she survives in Lima.

He retired after working for 42 years as the co-owner of R&W Drywall Company. 

Also surviving are two sons: Tony Curtis of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mark (Cindy) of Lima; a daughter, Brenda Converse of Lima; six grandsons and two great grandchildren; two sisters: Linda (Ed) Jarrell of Lima and Anita (Garrett) Molands of Ada.

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Village Voice: Heart, health and air pollution

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, February 10, 2015

February is American Heart Month, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That designation may not be cause for a large bouquet of flowers to be sent your way on Valentine’s Day, but some of the causes of heart disease are worth noting when considering our quality of life in Ada.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., according to CDC statistics.

While we have all heard the medical reports that diet and exercise may help reduce the risk of heart disease, we don’t often hear about the impact that breathing our air has on our hearts.

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