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Some of the best treats are at ONU

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 28, 2016

Founders Hall freshmen roommates Maggie Krause and Taylor Lavey, right, pass out candy from their room during the Ohio Northern University Office of Residence Life Trick-or-Treat. The annual tradition is open to children from the Ada community.

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ONU Marching Band concert to feature selections from the 2016 season

Sunday at The Freed Center
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 28, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Marching Band will present a concert featuring its music from the 2016 season at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 or faculty and staff members, and $5 for students and children. Tickets are available at the Freed Center box office between noon and 5 p.m. on Friday and can also be obtained online at www.FreedCenter.com or by calling (419) 772-1900. Tickets are also available prior to the performance.

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ATV accident takes life of driver

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 27, 2016

Jeremy Imes was killed in an ATV accident near his home southeast of Ada on Monday night.

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash, according to the sheriff's report.

The crash occurred in a woods at the residence, 4597 State Route 701. Deputies believe Imes was driving the vehicle on a trail and struck a downed tree, which caused the ATV to flip over on top of him.

The sheriff's office was called just after midnight on Tuesday. Imes was deceased when officers arrived.

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Everyone goes home full from the Kiwanis annual spaghetti dinner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 27, 2016

Pete Previte, of true Italian heritage, and Heather Cox offer cannoli they helped make to diners at the Kiwanis Club annual spaghetti dinner last Thursday night at the Ada Schools. Kiwanians served 230 meals, the profit going to youth programs.

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• From left: Sharon Fields, Harold Cotsamire, Sharon Hubbell, Deryl Fleming.
• Myrna McCurdy
(Monty Siekerman photos)

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Best pizza in Ada in 2016? Padrone's Pizza

Taste tests following the residential vote determines the winner
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 27, 2016

Padrone’s Pizza won bragging rights for the best pizza in Ada following Monday night’s Ada pizza bake off sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

Also competing the contest were East of Chicago, Easter House and Cosi. Residents who tasted the three entries based the award upon voting that took place.

In addition, donations at the event totaled over $100 to be donated between ReStore Community Center and the Ada Food Pantry.

Several Ada residents were winners in the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce fun fact game.

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Rotary raises the flag

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 27, 2016

The Ada Rotary Club raised the  “End Polio Now” flag in the  Depot Park on Monday. Present to represent this supportive mission of the local Rotary chapter were Rotary President, Laurie Laird and Mayor Dave Retterer. FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE EVENT CLICK HERE. (Karen Ward photo).

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