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Ada Kiwanis members hear the West Ohio Food Bank story

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 16, 2016

Linda Hamilton, executive director of the West Ohio Food Bank, spoke to Ada Kiwanis members during the June 14 meeting.

She said that the mission of West Ohio Food Bank is:  “Everyone should have access to healthy, nutritious food.  Together with our partners, we provide nutritious food to those in need."

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Lots of fun at the Ada park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 16, 2016

It's family fun time at Ada War Memorial Park from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. That's when ReStore provides a free meal and activities all summer long. All are welcome. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Ada American Legion selects 5 students for Boys-Girls State

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Ada students are Ashley Breidenbach and Jacob Park.

Five Hardin County seniors are delegates in their respective Buckeye Boys and Girls State programs this week. The students were selected by Ada American Legion Post 185.

Ashley Breidenbach, Ada High School, is a Girls State delegate.

She is the daughter of Travis and Tracy Breidenbach. Ashley is active in cheerleading, Varsity Singers, Drama Club, FFA, Student Council, and was Junior Class president. 

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Orange shirt day in the Ada park - It's a HOBY day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) returned to Ad last week.

HOBY is a four-day leadership seminar for over 200 high school sophomores from northern and western Ohio held June 9-12 at Ohio Northern University, according to Katie Ferren, co-director of Community Service.

The HOBY program inspires students to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

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Lunch is over, let's go play

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 15, 2016

"OK, lunch is over, let's go play," Isaac Juergens, 3 1/2, seems to be saying.

He and his family recently enjoyed a picnic in the park sponsored by ReStore. The community center offers a free meal and fun at a shelter house at War Memorial Park from noon-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Biking Rotarians stop overnight in Ada for a good cause

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Bicycle peddling Rotarians spent an overnight in Ada on Sunday after a 70-mile trek that day through part of northwest Ohio. Their goal: to raise $50,000.

Part of the group, pictured here, spent the night at Dick and Peggy Lawrence's home on West North Avenue. They included (from left) Bill and Kim Pepple of Bryan, Tim Broud of Toledo, and the Lawrences.

After the day-long ride on Sunday, the bicyclists were treated to a cookout at Gary Hull's home, then bedded down at the homes of various Rotarians.

On Monday, it was off to New Bremen for the group.

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