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Hands off those baby birds

JAMPD tips on abandoned, nesting and fledgling birds
Posted by Staff on Friday, May 20, 2022

From the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District (via Facebook):

"The phone calls to the Park Office are increasing every day. Let's have a quick clarification on abandoned, nestling and fledgling birds on this Wildlife Wednesday.

"Abandoned-baby birds (animals) are rare. Unless you physically see the deceased parents near the nest (or burrow or den) DO NOT DISTURB the baby animal. Your first impulse may be to help the young bird, but in the great majority of cases the young bird doesn’t need help.

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You're invited to support downtown flower baskets

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, May 20, 2022

Seasonal beautification of Ada's business district includes eye-catching flower baskets that hang on light poles below village banners.

The project is spearheaded by the Village of Ada, which waters, cleans, trims, and fertilizes the plantings. The baskets are planted by a local small business, Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Hwy.

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State Route 309 roundabout and culvert project

Detour begins June 1
Posted by Staff on Friday, May 20, 2022

ODOT District 1 has announced the following construction and detour beginning on June 1:

State Route 309 between Perry Chapel Rd and Pevee Road, east of Lima, will close on Wednesday, June 1 for approximately 70 days for a project to construct two roundabouts and replace three culverts.

A roundabout will be constructed at the State Route 309 intersections with Napoleon Road and Thayer Road. Visit the project webpage for more information.

TRAFFIC IMPACT

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23 days to...

...Touch a truck and APL summer reading kick-off
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 19, 2022

Summer Reading Program Kick-off, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 11

https://adalibrary.org/library-events/summer-reading-kickoff-0611221000

Find more announcements on www.facebook.com/AdaPublicLibrary

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Spring Fever Follies and fundraiser reminder

Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 19, 2022

The annual Spring Fever Follies concert at Ada High School concert will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20 in the auditorium.

All tickets are $5 cash at the door.

Performer flowers and detergent orders will also be available for purchase. 

Detergent information is attached to this article.

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Do you remember?

Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 19, 2022

Arthur Amiet took this photo in the fall of 1938, when he was a student at Ohio Northern. Mayor Dave Retterer recalls that the tower supports were made of railroad rails. Photo courtesy of Don Amiet, as found on Old Pictures of Forgotten Ohio.

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