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Library closed Jan. 10; reopens Jan. 22

Ceiling and inside work taking place
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 4, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Public Library will be closed for a week and a half starting Wednesday, Jan. 10, because the  library is undergoing a major renovation and addition. The library will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22.

During the closing work will be done on the ceiling and renovations in the main part of the library, taking advantage of being closed for Martin Luther King Day and a staff inservice day. A new front desk will also be built during the closing.

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Steven D. Robirds, 1953 - 2018

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, January 4, 2018

Steven D. Robirds, age 64, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at his residence in Ada.

          He was born on January 10, 1953 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Earnest Edward and Ressie (Dyer) Robirds.  On April 16, 1971 he married Cathy D. Simon and she preceded him in death on April 25, 2014.

          Steven worked as a maintenance supervisor at Steel Technologies of Ottawa.   He was a member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger.  He was a 1970 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served from 1972 to 1978.

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Council now in place

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 4, 2018

Incumbents of the Ada village council were sworn in for another four-year term by Jane Napier, law director, at their reorganization meeting, Jan. 2. From left to right: Jane Napier, Bob Simmons, Jeff Oestreich, Terry Keiser and Don Fleming. (Connie Fleming photo)

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302 Carryout robber caught on camera

Robery took place late night Jan. 3
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 4, 2018

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Ada police seek assistance from Ada residents concerning a robbery late in the evening of Jan. 3 at 302 Carryout.

Here's the police Facebook account and three photos of the robber:

SAFER (Seeking Aid From Every Resident) ALERT

On Jan. 3, at approximately 11:30 p.m., an unknown white male wearing a dark blue hoodie and dark colored sweat pants robbed the 302 Carryout in Ada, of an undisclosed amount of money.

The subject is described as approximately 5 feet 10 inches in height, heavy build and brown facial hair. The subject did not brandish a weapon.

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ONU wrestlers fall in national duals

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, January 4, 2018

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The No. 24 Ohio Northern wrestling team fell to Cortland State (N.Y.) 29-12 in the first round of the NWCA National Duals at Memorial Coliseum on Thursday morning.

The Polar Bears drop to 4-4 overall, while the Red Dragons improve to 4-3.

Freshman Noah Mattin (Archbold) got Ohio Northern on the board with an 8-4 decision at 141 pounds.

Ninth-ranked junior Clayton Davidson (Kirtland) also won by decision, posting a 3-0 victory at 174 pounds.

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ONU Women 66, Otterbein 42

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, January 4, 2018

WESTERVILLE — ONU senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) had a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead No. 14-ranked Ohio Northern to a 66-42 women's basketball victory at Otterbein on Wednesday night at the Rike Center.

The Polar Bears (11-1 overall, 5-0 Ohio Athletic Conference) remain in first place in the league with their 11th consecutive victory.

The Cardinals are 6-6, 2-3.

Senior Lindsey Black (Urbana/Graham) chipped in 10 poiunts for ONU.

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