You are here

Home

Ada's latest news

Mike Hood talks to Kiwanis Club about human trafficking along I-75

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Mike Hood told Ada Kiwanis members about the problems with human trafficking problem along I-75 and in Allen County. 

He said that not only does this problem include trafficking in the sex industry, but also trafficking in labor intensive industries. He noted that In Lima the police reported that they currently working on 1,000 cases. Lima is an origin city for trafficking victims. 

As of August 2015, about 1,900 children have been recovered by the Lima police, the youngest about 9 years old. People are also trafficked for the harvesting of organs. 

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is working on this problem with the Ohio Human Trafficking Commission, said Hood.

»

Lots of Ada events in February and March - here's the list

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Here's the ambitious calendar of happenings in Ada during February and March. A printer-friendly version is an attachment at the bottom of this story. Darlene Bowers gathers events on this calendar.

Community Events 
• Ada Food Pantry (located in basement of First Presbyterian Church of Ada) 
Tuesdays 4-6pm Saturdays 10am-noon 

Free community meals 
Crock Pot Tuesdays, ReStore, 4-6pm Community Lunch Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12-1pm 
• Last Wednesday of every month, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 5-6:30pm 
• First Sunday of every month, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 9:15am (worship follows at 10:45am) 

»

No 90-day warranty on any of these vehicles - but they're only 25 each

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

ReStore was recently given a collection of about 200 match book cars.

They can be yours for only a quarter apiece. Add to your collection, or buy the entire lot. There are cars, trucks, and all manner of vehicles available. (Monty Siekerman photo)

»

Feb. 2 lunch and learn focus on benefits of saving during tax season

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

A lunch and learn focuing on the benefits of saving during tax time is planned on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Hardin County Extension SPARK Lab, according to Jami Dellifield of the extension office.

Amanda Woods, Healthy Finances Program Specialist, will make the presentation, which takes place from either 11:45 a.m.—12:15 p.m. or 12:30-1 p.m.

Participants should bring their own lunch. The program is at the Hardin County OSU Extension SPARK Lab, 1021 W. Lima St., Kenton, 

RSVP by calling Dellifield at 419-674-2297

»

Hey, gramps, let's go grillin' with your grandkids

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2016

“Grillin’ with My Grandchild,” a new program by Ohio State University Extension and Hardin County Extension, according to Jami Dellifield of the Hardin County OSU Extension Office.

It involves Hardin County grandfathers and their grandchildren grilling dinners together, creating an electronic memory book, and having a great time.  

The two-session program series will be held on consecutive Tuesday evenings, Feb. 23 and March 1 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.  at the SPARK Lab, Hardin County OSU Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima St., Kenton.

»

Feb. 5 wellness event features keynote speaker, panel discussion on Medicare

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, January 28, 2016

N. Lee Rucker, a health policy advocate in Washington, D.C., will be the keynote speaker at the Ohio Northern University’s Medicare health and wellness event in the McIntosh Ballroom on Friday, Feb. 5.

»

Pages