The weather has been unusually warm for November in Ohio, but if you have lived in Ohio for more than one November, you know the weather is full of surprises. With the warmer weather, and lack of multiple hard frosts, the trees have held on tightly to their leaves this fall.
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The village normally concludes loose leaf pick up service during the last week of November/first week of December. This year, however, the village has decided to extend loose leaf pick up service through Dec. 9.
The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on State Route 235 in Alger on Friday morning, providing disaster relief services to three adults living in the home.
The Red Cross provided assistance including temporary lodging and aid for immediate needs such as food and clothing to those affected.
“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
Thursday, Dec. 8, is one of the most fun days of the school year at Ada elementary. (There's lots of learning that takes place, too.)
The Ada Academic Boosters bring COSI on Wheels to kindergarten through fifth graders. The day also includes hands-on learning for elementary students.The Booster need volunteers to make the day a success.
"This is a major undertaking and takes a lot of volunteers to make happen. We are looking for 15-20 volunteers to spend half or all of the day with us from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 8," according to Lori Poling.
The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Community Service Awards.
Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors. A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision, and the recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, during the Alliance's annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University's McIntosh Center.
Selection of Citizen of the Year will be based upon an individual's outstanding achievements and contributions which have made Hardin County better.
ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main, invites all to its Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with serving beginning at 4 p.m.
More than 250 people are expected for the free dinner of ham, turkey and all the fixins'. The food is donated and prepared by individuals and organizations in the Ada area.
