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United Way temperature rising

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Phyllis Griffith of the United Way of Hardin County says, "This is the giving season and the United Way of Hardin County thermometer in Ada has risen  to 75 % of goal."

"Let’s make the temperature rise to 100!  Any gift is truly appreciated," she said, adding that 99 percent of all donations stay in Hardin County.

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Everything you need to know about waste and recycling collection in 2020

Village guide provided collection calendar and lots more
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The 2020 Village of Ada waste and recycling guide is now available to residents, according to Eileen Peterman, of the village office.

A printer-friendly copy is attached at the bottom of this story. Copies are also available at the village office.

The guide includes a calendar for 2020 showing recycling collection dates and trash collection dates. Trash collection is weekly and refuse collection is every-other-week. The calendar shows the pick-up schedule for residents north of the railroad and south of the railroad. 

It also shows 2020 holidays. If your scheduled collection day falls on or after the holiday, collection will be delayed one day during that week.

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Ada CIC will get status update on Ada Boyz Holdings project

Intention to develop distillery with bar, restaurant and greenhouse for growing hemp on a site in the Ada industrial park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) meets for the final time in 2019 at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Ada depot, according to Jami Hall, board chair.

CIC will elect trustees whose terms end on Dec. 31. Persons on the ballot include Deb Curlis, Terry Keiser, Bryan Marshall, David Retterer and Fred Steiner.

Board members whose terms do not expire this year are Jamie Hall, Brandt Miller, Eileen Peterman, Angela Polachek, Norm Rex and Don Traxler.

Also, on the agenda includes a proposed schedule of 2020 meetings: Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, Oct. 21 and Dec. 16.

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Red Cross assisting family in Forest fire today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Chestnut St. in Forest on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of two adults and one child affected, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits of personal hygiene items. 

“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.”

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Next school board meeting Dec. 19

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The next Ada school board meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. This meeting is open to the public.

Current board members are: Dr. Amy Mullins (president), Matt Gossman, Ronald Fleming, Ernest Daugherty, and Troy Erickson.

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TATER71

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The Ion spotted this plate on a potato farm on State Route 12, Pandora.

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