At 1:14 a.m. on Monday, January 5, the Ada-Liberty Fire Department responded to a fire at 569 E. Lincoln, where a storage building between lots 8 and 9 was totally destroyed by fire.
Chief Jay Epley reported that three apparatus and 11 firefighters were part of the response. There was also damage to nearby vinyl siding which melts at relatively low temperatures.
Epley noted that the Ohio Fire Marshall will determine the origin of the fire.
CHP Home Care & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St., will host a Red Cross blood drive on January 12 from 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment online HERE.
The Red Cross has announced that winter weather is causing a decline in donations. With more severe weather predicted, type O blood donors are needed to give to prevent a shortage.
The January/February issue of Ohio Magazine highlights tours of the Wilson Sporting Goods football factory in Ada. The article introduces a "tiny college town" where all National Football League game balls are manufactured.
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Jillian Allison receives 2025 Hall of Honor scholarship
By Alec Keller
Students, families, staff members and board of education officials gathered on Saturday evening, Jan. 3, in the Ada High School cafeteria to celebrate Mike Lenhart and David Lusk as the newest inductees into the alumni association’s Hall of Honor.
Two plaques were unveiled and placed along the wall inside the school’s south entrance, commemorating the men’s accomplishments and recognizing their years of outstanding service to the district.
The Village of Ada issued a reminder on January 5 that Ordinance 521.06 requires owners and occupants to "keep the sidewalks, curbs or gutters in repair and free from snow, ice, or any nuisance. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.” Businesses and residences must have snow and ice removed from sidewalks to ensure public safety.
