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Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, August 10, 2013

The 100th annual Ada Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic is underway! Here's one of the popular activities for the younger crowd. Watch for videos of the parade coming later today.

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ONU to welcome incoming freshmen with a series of activities

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2013

Ohio Northern University kicks off the 2013-14 academic year with the traditional move-in day for incoming freshmen and new students on Thursday, Aug. 22. Classes begin on Aug. 26.

When ONU’s residence halls open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, incoming and returning students can begin the process of moving in with the support of the campus community. More than 600 freshmen are expected to arrive on campus this school year.

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Visitation Sunday for Michael Stavenger, former Ada school board member

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2013

Michael W. Stavenger, 67, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

He was born on April 29, 1946, in Ravenna, Ohio, to Earl G. and Viola B. (Chambers) Stavenger and they preceded him in death. On June 25, 1967, he married Jean A. Rayl and she survives in Ada.

Mr. Stavenger retired as a grocery and food broker. He was a member of the Ada Lions Club; former member of the school board for Ada Schools; former Cub Scout master for Troop #124.

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Allen Historical Society offers Sept. 22 'Riding the Rails" excursion

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2013

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The Allen County Historical Society's "Riding the Rails" train excursion is planned Sunday, Sept. 22. The passenger train wll be pulled by former Nickel Plate Road diesel 901, repainted as 902.

The trip covers 42 miles round trip on the Genesee and Wyoming Road, courtesy of the Cincinnati Railway Co. Four coach cars will be pulled by 902.

Three excursions are planned with departure times at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The round trips are from Lincoln Park, Lima, to Jackson Center and return.

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Hardin Democratic Central and Exe Committees meet Aug. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2013

The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Banquet Room at Brunson’s Restaurant, 1 North Detroit Street, Kenton. Please not the change in location.

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Village Voice: Ada tradition will be all around us this weekend!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2013

Beginning on Thursday, the Lincoln Highway Buy Way will once again be visible in and around town. The annual community wide garage sales will be continuing through Saturday, and maps of pre-registered sales are available in the Village Offices and throughout town.

Be a part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Lincoln Highway by visiting the sales! Ada CIC and Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will again have a daily information tent on Main Street in front of the Railroad Park – stop by to pick up a map, and shop the Ada historic items!

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