JULY 18 MEDIA RELEASE___The United Way of Hardin County has announced its Annual Campaign Kick-off at Mid-Ohio Energy Building on Augusut 15 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast will be provided and the annual Day of Caring will follow.
The organization has five projects for the Day of Caring and is seeking volunteers to participate.
If you are available to help in Hardin County on August 15, call 419-675-1860, or email [email protected].
The Ada Board of Education met on Thursday, July 17 with all members present and President Troy Erikson presiding. There were staff members and the media present.
STAFF REPORTS
Elementary Principal Angie Maag reported on two new hires: aide Teresa Risser and kindergarten teacher Caitlin Porter.
Treasurer Kim Light introduced associate treasurer Tessa McVey. Prior to the next meeting on August 21, the board will hold a reception for new staff starting at 5:30 p.m. Superintendent Julie Simmons noted that resumes have been received for several open positions.
By Michael Denike, DO, Cardiologist, Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Cholesterol is often mentioned in conversations about health, especially heart health, but many people don’t fully understand what cholesterol is or why keeping an eye on it is so important. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every body cell. It is vital in producing hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, having too much in the blood can pose serious health risks.
On Thursday August 21, the Ada Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and a reception at 5:30 p.m. to meet new hires for academic year 2025-2026.
School board meetings are held in a conference room in the Administration building, 725 W. North Ave. (entrance off Grand Ave.)
Board Members are Troy Erickson, President, Matt Gossman, Ted Griffith, Justin Hollon and Ronald Fleming.
JULY 18 MEDIA RELEASE__The Village of Ada is happy to announce that the Municipal Pool will be open an additional week.
The week of August 10-16 the pool will be open for lap swim from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and open for regular swimming from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., weather permitting.
There will not be a night swim on Tuesday evening. There are a couple of spots still available for pool rentals for anyone who's interested.
Thank you to all of our patrons for a great 2025 Season!
John Cavinder, age 66, of Harrod, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work and deep love for his family.
He was born on September 22, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harold Cavinder and Barbara Neal. His stepmother, Sheila Cavinder survives at Indian Lake.
OPEN FLOOR
During the public comment opportunity, Ada resident Kevin Wagner presented his ideas on providing water for a single flat rate for commercial and residential customers. He said, “We should take care of people first. Residents are paying for businesses’ water.” Council and legal counsel Jane Napier discussed infrastructure costs. Wagner also raised the subject of a Zoning ordinance that prohibits alcohol sales within a certain distance of churches and schools. Napier responded that state authority has superseded local ordinances since 2021 but that “laws change all the time,” so the ordinance will stay on the books.
MEDIA RELEASE MAKER SUBMISSION__Now until October 9, Community Health Professionals, 1200 South Main, Ada, is selling raffle tickets for its patient care fund.
You can win a brand new 2025 EZ-GO Valor golf cart from Van Wert Carts & More. Entries are $20 each with proceeds benefiting local, nonprofit, CHP patient care.
By Maria Duodu Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
Forky is a Disney-Pixar character created from a plastic spork and appears in Toy Story 4. Forky has googly eyes and pipe cleaners for arms. Forky has a series of short films created by Ohio Northern University alumnus Bob Peterson. Bob wrote, directed and narrated the series titled Forky Asks A Question. These questions include what is art, what is money, what is a friend and what is time.
Our question is if there is evidence for a diet improving health outcomes related to the heart?
JULY 15 MEDIA RELEASE__Hardin County United Way’s Executive Director, Martha Evans-Nau, participated in a four-day conference in Washington, D.C. Nau was one of three speakers selected from across the country to discuss their involvement in policy and advocacy issues. Evans-Nau spoke on her participation in state and national advocacy initiatives.
“As an emerging United Way, it has been exciting to start participating in conversations that affect our county, and to be able to do so on a state and national level. I was surprised and honored to be asked to speak at the national event. Representing Ohio and Hardin County at this level was an amazing opportunity,” Evans-Nau stated.
