May is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month in Ohio, and the Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services is spreading the word that “Fraud Costs All of Us.” Hardin County is reaching out to public assistance applicants that visit the agency in the month of May to promote Fraud Awareness and encourage proper reporting.
“Events are being planned and awareness materials are being distributed throughout the county in an effort to educate the public and local officials on the consequence of public assistance fraud,” said DJFS Director John C. Folk.
The Ada United Methodist Church has entered into a purchase agreement to buy the property directly west of the church to be used for parking. The existing house will be torn down to make room for about 15 parking spaces.
Laurie Laird, owner of New Leaf Garden Center, holds a colorful watering can filled with flowers, one of many beautiful gifts available for Mothers Day at the store located at 0395 SR 235 about three miles north of Ada. 419-634-0351. M-F 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-4. (Monty Siekerman photo)
By Monty Siekerman
The Biker Strong Association will help Azraella, a 15-month-old child who lives in Ada and is suffering from cancer, with a benefit on Saturday, May 19, at the Ada VFW. And, you don’t have to have a motorcycle to help.
Azraella, the daughter of Keara Downing, is suffering from ALL, acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has been treated in Toledo since her diagnosis last October. She is in the high risk group for this type of cancer.
She and her mother plan to attend the benefit, but that depends on the child’s condition in mid -May. In any case, a majority of her family will be on hand.
