Taxpayers in Hardin and surrounding counties can find free income tax assistance from Ohio Northern University business students through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).
The VITA program offers free tax help to persons who generally make $55,000 or less who need assistance in preparing their tax returns.
As part of this program, ONU students receive training and become IRS-certified to help prepare basic and intermediate tax returns and identify special credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly.
The Ada Public Library Board of Trustees seeks nominations to fill an open seat on the board, according to Rhett Grant, library director.
Trustees must live in the Ada Public Library District (same as the Ada School District) and be able to attend board meetings at 9 a.m. on the third Monday of each month.
"Trustees should have an interest in the library, a willingness to serve, and a desire to help ensure that the library is able to offer the best possible services and resources to the Ada community," he said.
Jackie A. Bailey, 50, died on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at 6:41 p.m, Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on Sept. 24, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to John Bailey and Melinda Nichols. Her father and step mother, Wilma Bailey survive in Alger. Her mother, Melinda Nichols Carpenter survives in West Virginia.
Cassandra Casiano cuts the ribbon and Gina Murray holds the broom in the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for No Limit Nutrition. With them are a host of family members and friends plus members of the Ada chamber. The new Ada business at 117 E. Lincoln offers nutritious meal replacements. Click here for more details.
The Ohio Northern purchasing department is holding a surplus sale on Friday, Feb. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the University Warehouse on 4611 St. Rt. 235. This sale is open to the public. Items will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Items for sale include:
dorm wardrobes
file cabinets (various sizes)
classroom tables
chairs (various types and conditions)
desks
miscellaneous decor and glassware
televisions
Additional items will be added leading up to the sale.
Items must be removed at the time of purchase and all sales are final.
Just when you thought there were no more Icon contests, the Icon Oscar’s Contest is on the way.
The contest is now accepting entries. The contest includes multi-choice questions, so you can enter even if you don’t have a clue about this year’s movies.
The Oscars ceremony is held on Sunday evening, Feb. 9. The deadline to enter the contest is 6 p.m. on Sunday. The winner receives 6 passes to the Shannon Theatre, Bluffton
