It's time to think about the 2015 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts show.
The 44th annual downtown event moves to the third Saturday of May this year, making it Saturday, May 16. In recent years it was held on the Saturday prior to Mother's Day.
A vendor registration form and information sheet are attachments at the bottom of this story.
This year's show will offer similar events as previous shows including pony rides, the farmers' market, entertainment, lots of food choices in addition to an estimated 70 craft vendor booth.
This is either the early bird on a robin that chose to winter in Ohio. This photo was taken in Bluffton this week, although we are certain that one or two, or more robins grace the Ada landscape this month. And, yes, its 52 days until spring. (Tami Forbes photo)
Whirlpool Corporation, the world’s largest global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances is building on the company’s 40 years of commitment to sustainability by using wind energy to power its manufacturing facility located in Findlay.
Ohio Northern University welcomes high school seniors to campus for Experience ONU Day on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Prospective students will learn about specific Ohio Northern programs; meet with current students, faculty and staff; and attend informational admissions and financial aid sessions. A complimentary lunch and campus tour also will be provided.
Participants can immerse themselves in the total collegiate experience by visiting actual classes, talking with current students, meeting with deans and faculty members, having lunch in the dining hall, and getting a glimpse into the daily lives of ONU students.
Who in Ada isn't familar with this new national buzz word. It involves NLF football, the New England Patriots, and yes...Ada, Ohio.
Ada and deflate-gate made page 1 of the New York Times on Jan. 21. And on Jan. 26 Ada is a feature on Fox News.
The New York Times story and video features Jane Hesler, retired Wilson Factory employee, who talks about making footballs.
The headline reads: "A seamstress who handed off to the NFL," with a subhead: "Watching Patriots scandal from afar, a retired football maker says Wilson did its job."
The Fox News story's headline reads: "Far from deflate-gate, football factory prepares for Super Bowl"
