Back by popular demand the Ada Music Boosters are kicking off their Good Clean Fundraising Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener Fundraiser. Proceeds will be used to help fund all Ada music programs.
The detergent sale features detergent, fabric softener, and dish soap packaged in a 5-gallon bucket with a pump for easy dispensing. These are high-quality private label products not affiliated with big name brands.
According to the Boosters, they are also selling Pod-Packs of detergent (180 count) and diswasher soap (200 count). All products sell for $45. The detergent and fabric softeners are available in a variety of scents.
In accordance with coronavirus precautions, Ohio Northern University has closed buildings to the public and transitioned to remote instruction, with most students returning to their homes.
The university’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program continues to serve clients, but preparing and reviewing returns have necessarily slowed down.
If your returns have already been prepared, they will be reviewed as soon as possible, and someone will be in touch with you to confirm.
If you have not yet had your returns prepared, there are two ways ONU VITA can still help.
Because of the Governor’s order yesterday, a few things will be different at Ada Schools, including the days and times of meal deliveries.
Please read this update carefully.
As always, if you have any questions, you can email your child’s teacher, your principal, or your superintendent.
You can also call 419-634-6421. If that line is not answered directly, follow prompts to reach the CENTRAL OFFICE. Our staff gets an email when you leave a message on that line, and we will follow up or transfer your message to the right staff member.
Ada school community update March 20
As we come to the end of the first week of our “new normal,” home-based instruction and settle in for the next two (at minimum), we wanted to touch base with you on how to get help and assistance, even if the Central office is closed.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Thanks to the efforts of Bluffton emergency services, village staff, and a local ad-hoc group working behind the scenes with Bluffton Hospital, Bluffton will have a COVID-19 triage and testing center.
It will open Monday morning, March 23.
Dr. William Kose, Blanchard Valley Health System medical officer, explained details to the Icon:
• A “triage and testing center,” established by Blanchard Valley Health System, will operate in a tented area outside Bluffton Hospital.
• Persons who believe they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 may call 419-369-2399 for a phone pre-screen conversation with a registered nurse.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 has chosen single-lane roundabout designs to improve the safety of two intersections on state Route 309 east of Lima.
During a public meeting in January, roundabouts were the recommended alternative presented for the intersections of state Route 309 at Thayer Road and state Route 309 at Napoleon Road.
The decision was made after ODOT and its consultant, Jacobs Engineering Group of Cincinnati, gathered feedback on the alternatives during stakeholder meetings and a public meeting.
A total of 14 Ohio Northern student/athletes were named Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference in the five winter sports for 2019-20.
The women's basketball team led all squads with five honorees. Women's swimming and diving had four student/athletes, wrestling had two and men's basketball and men's swimming and diving had one each.
The award winners must be a sophomore or higher in class standing, maintain varsity status and have a cumulative grade-point-average of at least 3.50.
The Kenton-Hardin Health Department is collecting information from businesses with restricted hours or closings.
If your business has closed or restricted access, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance asks businesses to complete the form and it will be shared with Kenton-Hardin Health Department and the media.
