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Ottawa businessman acquires Ada and Bluffton tire businesses

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton opening day is January 8

Kyle Niese, owner of Ottawa Tire & Service Center, has purchased tire businesses in Bluffton and Ada, which will soon all be rebranded as Niese Tire & Service Centers.

Trouble: COVID-19 

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

In 1981, Lindsey Buckingham released his first solo album with the single Trouble. Buckingham was the lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist for Fleetwood Mac. When he joined the group, he convinced them to bring Stevie Nicks into the group to sing vocals. Buckingham was known for his fingerpicking guitar style. Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. 

2nd annual Dawg Day leans into fun

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Recounting the last day of the first semester and the last day of school in 2023, Ada HS-MS Principal Dan Lee echoed the excitement generated by the 2nd annual Dawg Day event that celebrates “a lot of hard work and accomplishments” by students.

GRAPHIC January 2024 Ada Public Library calendar

Fifty-five events are scheduled at the Ada Public Library in January 2023 ranging from Coloring Club on Fridays to Zumba on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Whether you're looking for hand-eye coordination challenges or whole body exercise, check out the library this month. For more information, visit https://adalibrary.org/

Alger Public Library memorials, honorariums, donations in 2023

The Alger Public Library has received a variety of memorials, honorariums, and donations in 2023. "The library would like to thank all those who have generously donated to the library. We join in honoring your loved ones." Any of the titles below can be put on hold by calling 419-757-7755. You may also call to obtain information on placing memorials, honorariums, or book endowments.

In memory of Joey Wilcox from Jack and Jane Wilcox

  • A ten book box set titled Who Would Win by Jerry Pallotta

In memory of Thomas Capell Walker Jr. of Lexington Ky. by Jack Wilcox

  • Speed Bumps on a Dirt Road: When Old Time Music Met Bluegrass by John Cohen

New Year's holiday crash fatalities report

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt.

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