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Made in Ada Wilson Football Fest' moves to Aug. 25

It will now launch the football season - lots of new events planned
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 28, 2018

Ada’s now-famous football drop is moving, but all the fun from the event continues.

Previously held on Super Bowl Eve, this year’s Made in Ada Football Festival moves to Saturday, Aug. 25, in downtown Ada, according to Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

The festival celebrates Ada’s remarkable contribution to the sport of football, as all footballs used in the National Football League are made in the Ada Wilson’s factory.

“The new date captures the spirit of a new football season for fans of all levels from midgets through NFL,” said Chris Burns-DiBiasio, chair of the event.

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Ada food pantry plans special holiday food distribution

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 27, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Food Pantry will have a special food distribution from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, for the holiday. The package is ‘fixins’ for an traditional July 4 dinner: 

• Hamburger or hotdogs,
• buns,
• potato salad, and
• watermelon.  

All clients are eligible to received this package.  Advanced registration is not necessary and distribution will continue until supples run out. 

This package is not the same as the regular allotment; it’s essentially a bonus for the holiday.

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Ada Rotary invites you to a Saturday picnic

Picnic takes place before the symphony pops concert
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Ada Rotary Club members say “celebrate the 4th of July in style” by attending the Picnic Meal @ The Inn at Ohio Northern University on Saturday. The cost is $25 per person. The picnic, beginning at 4:30 p.m., will preceded the Lima Symphony Orchestra patriotic pops concert at 7 p.m.

Here’s the menu: The Inn’s ‘Fresh from the Grill Buffet’ available with a choice of bratwurst or USDA prime beef burger with assorted buns, toppings and condiments. Included are sides of potato salad and garden salad, apple crisp for dessert and beverage. A cash bar will be available.

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First Interstate 75 mainline traffic shift occurs Monday night

Southbound lanes of I-75 between county Road 99 and U.S. 224 will be shifted
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 between county Road 99 and U.S. 224, within the city of Findlay, will be shifted overnight Monday, July 2, into the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 3.

Both lanes of Interstate 75 southbound in that area are currently located toward the center of the highway, next the median. Monday night’s traffic shift will move them to the right, allowing traffic to travel on the two outside lanes. Access to all Findlay exits from Interstate 75 southbound will be maintained.

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Gospel Sing on Saturday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, June 26, 2018

There will be a Gospel Sing beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Ada War Memorial Park.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the singing. Food will be available by donation. A freewill offering will be taken for the singers.

Featured singers include:
Heartsong—Jimmy Bloomfield and Ed Ewingg
“The Sisters”—Arnold Coy and Chris Baldwin
Second Chance—Jacob Reel

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Will temp reach 100 this weekend?

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, June 26, 2018

WTOL Toledo weather reports:

“It will be hot and humid from Thursday to Sunday with little to no chance of rain.  FIRST ALERT DAYS are up for excessive heat Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Temperatures may reach 100 degrees Saturday afternoon, the first 100 degree day since July 17, 2012.”

Intellicast is predicting a high of 92 in Ada on Saturday.

In any case, crank up the A/C and drink plenty of fluids Friday through Sunday.

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