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Video camera catches two break into laundromat Pepsi machine

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 9, 2015

Ada Police seek the public's help in identifying two people involved in the break-in of the Pepsi machine at the laundromat on Ada’s South Main Street, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THE BREAK IN. (The link takes you to the Ada Police Facebook page)

Attached are more photos of a vehicle involved.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on July 5 two white males entered the laundry mat. They cut the lock off of the machine and then used keys to open the pop machine.

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These guys drove school busses 45 years ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 9, 2015

You know these guys if you attended Ada Schools in 1969-70 and road the bus.

• Who was your bus driver and what was the bus number?  
• Where did you sit and who did you sit beside? 
 

Open the photo for bus driver identifications.

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Amateur Radio Club meets July 27

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Kenton Amateur Radio Club will meet on Monday, July 27,  at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 N. Detroit St., Kenton.

Meal will be at 6 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m.

Anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome to attend.

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Emma Jean Eversole 1929-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Emma Jean Eversole died July 6, 2015, at age 86.

She was born in Putnam County, Ohio, on March 2, 1929, to Andrew Jackson and Azalea (Kirkendall) Miller who preceded her in death. Jean married Donald Richard Eversole on Oct. 10, 1948, and he preceded her in death on July 14, 1991.

Jean was a member of Grace Bible Church, Canal Winchester, Ohio; past member of County Line Church of the Brethren, and Allen County Grange.

She is survived by her children: Joyce (Lee) Thomas of Fredericktown, Linda (Frank) Jorgensen of Phoenix, Ariz., Kenneth (Mary Ann Crossley) Eversole of Phoenix, Ariz., and Donald (Miriam Yutzy) Eversole of Pickerington. 

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Show Anne Stratton an antique and she'll tell you what it's worth

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Anne Stratton, an antique appraiser for the past 56 years, tells Kyle Casper that the value of a hat that he brought for appraisal is probably worth $75 to $100.

The cap, from the 1940 World's Fair in New York City, belonged to his dad.

Mrs. Stratton gave free appraisals on items that local residents brought to the Ada Public Library on Wednesday evening.

She also talked about what's hot and what's not currently in the antique world.

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Ada Food Pantry helped make July Fourth special of several clients

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Thanks to the Ada Food Pantry, several area residents enjoyed a Fourth of July meal, compliments of the pantry. On the Fourth, pantry volunteers distributed grocery packages to prepare a traditional Independence Day dinner to several clients. 

For newcomers to the community, and to those who may not realize all the features of the food pantry, here’s an overview:

The food pantry is housed in the Ada Presbyterian Church. It provides a two to three day supply of food to local people in need.  An average of 160 – 230 people, or 65 – 75 households, receive aid each month.

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