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
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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 Napier responded that state authority has superseded local ordinances since 2021 but that “laws change all the time,” so the ordinance will stay on the books.
