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Police department taking applications for FT officer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The Ada Police Department is in the process of accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer, according to the department's Facebook page. 

Those interested may send a resume to 115 W. Buckeye, Ada, Ohio, 45810, or pick up an application here at the Ada Police Department, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Red Cross opens shelter for Findlay fire victims

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 24, 2016

The American Red Cross of Hancock County is opening an emergency shelter for the residents of a Findlay building following a fire on Friday evening.

The shelter is located at 50 North, 339 E. Melrose Avenue in Findlay.

Residents of 223 ½ N. Main St. were driven from their homes by the fire, which began around 6 p.m. Friday evening.

Red Cross volunteers initially opened an Evacuation Center at the Hancock County Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay, to give residents a warm, safe place to gather while firefighters battled the blaze.  Approximately 16 residents are expected to stay in the Red Cross shelter.

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Ada police investigating death of 22-year-old Ada resident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 30, 2015

The Ada Police Department is investigating the death of Brianna Green, 22-years-old of 439 E. Lehr, Ada, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief. 

According to Harnishfeger:

At 7:39 a.m. the Ada Police Department and Ada Liberty Rescue Squad was called to 439 East Lehr in reference to a female who was reported as deceased.

Upon officer’s arrival we discovered Brianna deceased in her bedroom.

The Ada Police Department is investigating this death with the assistance of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fran Wince named Ada Police Department employee of the year; several other staff recognized

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 10, 2015

Several employees of the Ada Police Department were honored during the department's annual Christmas awards dinner held Dec. 9, according to  Michael Harnishfeger, police chief. 

The awards honored several employees who have performed above and beyond the call of duty.

• Sgt. Donnie Deckling was presented with a Departmental Certificate of Appreciation for his work with our newly formed K9 Unit, which was certified in October of this year.

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Ada police discover possible meth lab

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Drug charges may be facing an Ada man arrested on Nov. 21 for domestic violence.

According to reports from other area media, Ada Police responded to a complaint at 415 N. Main St., Ada, of domestic violence at about 11:15 a.m. on Saturday.

During the police investigation the Icon understands that officers were advised of an unknown substance being produced by a man in the apartment.

The man was identified as Rodrick Stevens, 31, formerly of Florida, who is now living in Ada.

Officers discovered items consistent with the manufacture of methamphetamines and quickly secured the home, a news release from the Ada Police Department reported.

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Hardin County Red Cross helping Ada family following house fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The American Red Cross of Hardin County is helping an Ada family of three following a Monday night fire at their residence. 

Red Cross Disaster Responders Arin Tracy and Bob Cunningham provided the family aid for immediate needs including temporary shelter, food and clothing.       

The Red Cross will continue to aid the residents as needed and assist in long term recovery planning with resources, information, and referrals to partner agencies.

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