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Emily, Mackenzie and Abby

The Ada High School choir sang carols at Monday's "Merry on Main" celebration. Here are from left, singers  Emily Corbet, Mackenzie Corbet and Abby Dungan.

Quick, I need a gift tote - you can create your own on Saturday at Healthchek

The second of four Saturday handmade holiday workshops takes place on Dec. 7 at Health Check, 117 S. Main St., Ada.

Every Saturday between now and Christmas from 1-2 p.m. attendees will create a spectacular and unique item for themselves or perfect for that holiday gift giving.

Dec. 7 - Quick, I Need a Gift Tote!
A reusable easy gift packaging idea utilizing scrapbook paper and perfect for packaging home-baked goodies.

Dec. 14 - Add a little fizz to your holiday!
A hands-on, how-to creative concoction to make bath bombs/scented bath fizz balls.

Glenn "Gene" Zimmerly was retired after 40 years with Allen County Engineer's Office

Glenn Eugene "Gene" Zimmerly, 78, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 at 1:05 a.m. at Richland Manor, Bluffton, Ohio.

He suffered a stroke 19 years ago and stayed home for 16 ½ years then spent the last 2 ½ years at Richland Manor.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1936, in Allen County, Ohio to Glenn L. and Helen J. (Allstetter) Zimmerly, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 25, 1955 he married Carolyn Joyce McElwain and she survives in Lima.

Lions invite Ada youth to the movies on Dec. 14 - Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch will be there

Ada Lions are spreading Christmas cheer this month.

On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Lions invite Ada youth grades kindergarten to grade 6 to join them for free Christmas movies at the Ada Theatre.

According to the Lions, chaperones will be provided, but parents are welcome to stay.

The Ada Lions will provide entry to the movie and one snack pack for each child. The snack pack includes one small pop and one small popcorn. Parents’ entry will also be provided minus the snack pack.

Two movies are on the schedule:
Noon – Frosty the Snowman
1:30 p.m. – Home the Grinch Stole Christmas

Chase, Slade and Zack

Chase Tomak, Slade Downing and Zack Beckwith sing during the Ada High School choir's "Merry on Main" performance on Dec. 2. To hear the choir sing click here.

Hey, Santa, when are you coming back to Ada? (Answer: Several times, read the story!)

Santa Claus is coming to town...again. The guy in the red suit must really like Ada because he keeps returning to town.

His first visit of the season was at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's "Merry on Main" on Dec. 2. 

His next appearance is during the kids’ Christmas shopping spree at ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St., on Saturday, Dec. 7. For more details about that event, click here.

Then he returns to Ada from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, when he visits the Ada Public Library. 

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