Until further notice, the Ada Public Library is closed. No fines or fees will accrue. No items will be due during this time.
"We will re-evaluate the situation as it develops," said Rhett Grant, director. "Do not worry about returning any items at this time. Please continue to use Overdrive and Libby.
"If you have an item on hold, we will still have it for you when we re-open."
The Ohio Northern women's indoor track & field team completed the regular season at the Polar Bear Final Qualifier Saturday inside the ONU Sports Center. A few Polar Bears competed and finished inside the top three.
Junior Megan Wright (Eaton/Twin Valley South) paced Northern, obliterating the field in the 5,000-meter run. She won going away, boasting a time of 18:40.87.
Fellow junior Chyanne Retcher (Ney/Fairview) took third in the 800-meter run, registering a time of 2:24.15, and classmate Stella DeWitt (Weston/Cardinal Stritch) placed runner-up in long jump with a leap of 17-01.50.
The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its All-Region awards. A trio of Ohio Nothern sophomores made the All-Great Lakes Region list.
Nate Dean (Euclid/Villa Angela Saint Joseph) was honored as an All-Great Lakes Region performer in two different events. He was recognized for his efforts in the 60- and 200-meter dash. Dean ran a season-best 6.99 seconds at the All-Ohio Championships, and recorded a season-best time of 22.09 at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships.
In the wake of the current healthcare climate, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), will be limiting visitation to all areas of the organization.
The new guidelines allow for one visitor per day per patient. No children (under 16 years of age) will be permitted to enter patient care areas.
At this time, there have been no changes to scheduled appointments. However, this is continuously being evaluated.
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio campuses of Mennonite Memorial Home, Willow Ridge, Maple Crest and Hilty Home will no longer allow visitors as of today (March 13) at 3 p.m.
Ada Icon viewers:
FROM THE ADA BULLDOGS FACEBOOK - I just wanted to pass on that the Mayor and I attended a briefing this morning in Hardin County related to the COVIS-19 situation and to advise you of two important bits of information that we learned.
1. An important phone number for any and all questions related to the virus is 1-833-427-5634. This is the public information number for the Ohio Department of Health Call Center which has been established specifically for COVIS-19 issues.
