The Ada Area Doctor Committee is activating its funds to create a new scholarship for area students pursuing a medical/healthcare career. The funds will be held and awarded by the Hardin County Community Foundation.
The Ada Lions Club would to thank the many sponsors and patrons for their support of the Lions Club food booth at this year’s Harvest and Herb Festival. The Club has been serving the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs for several years. Through the generous support of our sponsors, we help many local individuals and organizations.
Velma I. Piehl, age 88, of Cridersville, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on April 28, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to the late Garner “Bud” and Evelyn (Losey) Winegardner. Velma married Arthur Spencer and he preceded her in death. She then married Arlie Piehl in 1998 and he survives.
COLUMBUS GROVE--The Ada High School girls soccer team lost 4-0 at league leader Columbus Grove in a Northewest Conference match Monday night, September 19.
The Ada record dropped to 4-4 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat. CG improved to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the NWC to stay atop the league standings.
Junior Katie Sizemore made 24 saves in goal for Ada.
The Ada girls (0-2 NCOSA) host Upper Sandusky (3-2-1, 1-1 NCOSA) Thursday at 5 p.m.
CLARIFICATION: Please note that these meetings are intended for the congregation of Ada First United Methodist Church and is strictly related to matters within the United Methodist Church. This is not a community forum.
The Village of Ada has announced a public meeting for the Grandview Boulevard Reconstruction Project at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27.
The event will be held at the Community Health Professionals Building, 1200 S. Main Street.
$2.1M project funding breakdown:
OPWC Grant $500K
OPWC Loan $750K
Assessment $200K
Village Share $705K
Advertising for bids is scheduled to begin on September 22; construction is anticipated to begin April-May 2023; and construction is expected to be completed in October 2023.
**CORRECTIONS 9.18.22 regarding training and benefits
On Monday, September 12, the Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance District held a public meeting to introduce plans to put an additional property tax on the November 8 ballot. The increased funding would ensure adequate EMS staffing throughout the day and later develop accomodations for EMTs who need to sleep at the station.
RAWSON--The Ada High School varsity volleyball team finished a strong third at the eight-team Cory-Rawson Invitational competition Saturday, September 17.
The Lady Bulldog season record improved to 9-5 after winning two of their three matches at Cory.
In the first round, Ada beat North Baltimore 25-20, 25-22.
By Caitlin Tully
The Center for Family Safety and Healing
Nationwide Children’s Hospital*
Balancing the demands of caregiving with other life responsibilities is challenging for many parents. Many things need our attention, and we can be easily distracted by a phone alert or lose track of time scrolling through social media. Many parents’ lives have become even more digitally connected during the pandemic. This can have an impact on the health of families.
