A Mother’s Heart
Rachel Miller, born in Ada, always had a deep desire to be a mother. She just had a yearning to care for others and was always excited about the day she would have her own child. After graduating high school from Stratford, she was closer than she knew to having her desire fulfilled. When she [...]
More than Coffee
There are very few things in this world better than a good cup of coffee. One thing that is better, though, is being able to have this cup of coffee in a friendly establishment with a comfortable atmosphere. Hot Shots Coffee House meets all of this criteria and even more. Walking in, past the outdoor [...]
Ada Chamber of Commerce VP’s homecoming dream
In September of 2012, when Sarah Jane Johnson was selected as the Senior Vice President of the Ada Chamber of Commerce, it was both a homecoming and an opportunity to strengthen her connection with a community she loves. Johnson, formerly Sarah Jane Cody, was born in Ada and grew up on a cattle farm in [...]
Local invetor Scott Pardue
Have you ever been hard at work, huffing and puffing over some difficult task, and thought, “There has to be a better way.” The difference between most people and an inventor is that the inventor will take that opportunity to do different work, trying to solve the problem, making life easier for themselves and other [...]
A Mother’s Heart
Rachel Miller, born in Ada, always had a deep desire to be a mother. She just had a yearning to care for others and was always excited about the day she would have her own child. After graduating high school from Stratford, she was closer than she knew to having her desire fulfilled. When she [...]
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More than Coffee
There are very few things in this world better than a good cup of coffee. One thing that is better, though, is being able to have this cup of coffee in a friendly establishment with a comfortable atmosphere. Hot Shots Coffee House meets all of this criteria and even more. Walking in, past the outdoor [...]
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Ada Chamber of Commerce VP’s homecoming dream
In September of 2012, when Sarah Jane Johnson was selected as the Senior Vice President of the Ada Chamber of Commerce, it was both a homecoming and an opportunity to strengthen her connection with a community she loves. Johnson, formerly Sarah Jane Cody, was born in Ada and grew up on a cattle farm in [...]
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Local invetor Scott Pardue
Have you ever been hard at work, huffing and puffing over some difficult task, and thought, “There has to be a better way.” The difference between most people and an inventor is that the inventor will take that opportunity to do different work, trying to solve the problem, making life easier for themselves and other [...]
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Waiting on the Call
Over 300 people in Oklahoma alone are on a list for a kidney transplant. Jim York, born in Indianapolis in 1952 was one man that made that list for three years. Jim grew up with 14 brothers and sisters so he was no stranger to fighting for something, yet nothing could prepare him for this [...]
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30 Years of Skating
It’s been 30 years since Paul and Linda Hale opened the doors on a venture that has brought laughter, recreation and great memories to thousands of area kids and families. Star Skate of Ada, 1000 East 32nd Street, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and Linda Hale said the Star Skate family is continuing to [...]
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Ada Recyling Coalition
Recycling has moved beyond an environmental issue to a human issue; it has become an urgent necessity. Not only does recycling help the environment by reducing the amount of waste that a city produces, it also makes sense from an economic standpoint. Recycling creates jobs while creating a healthier environment. Recycling doesn’t just save money, [...]
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I am 3rd
Champion Athletics has been in Ada since the fall of 2006. They have always had a goal of providing quality gymnastics, tumbling, karate and cheerleading instruction for kids and teens. Another of their main goals is to reach out to the community in a positive way. One way they have done that is by hosting [...]
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Girl Power
When most people think about Girl Scouts, cookies are the first thing to come to mind. While the cookies are tasty, and we each have our own indisputable favorite, cookies barely scratch the surface of this community minded service organization for young women. The Girl Scouts are about much more than selling their tasty treats. [...]
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The Joyous World of Dr. Seuss
Most of us have a favorite childhood memory in the form of a book. Whether it was something that we read ourselves or that someone read to us, it nevertheless captured our imagination and changed our world forever. And for many of us, this first encounter was thanks to Theodor Geisel, or as most know [...]
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