The downtown Ada building destroyed by fire at 125 and 127 S. Main on February 2, formerly occupied by The Cask Room and Viva Maria restaurant, is being cleaned up following proceedings initiated by the Village of Ada.
At the March 3 Village council meeting, Village Administrator Amanda Sears explained that the Village was allowed to make the location safe. Therefore, the Village contracted with John Amburgey to have the front wall knocked down and a fence put up around the site.
The property owner, Wyndham Enterprises Ltd. of Ada, subsequently contracted with Amburgey to complete the cleanup.
Like it or not, Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8. That will be the last time British Columbia makes the switch. According to CBC News, the Canadian province has adopted permanent Daylight Savings Time.
In February, Ada Schools Treasurer Tessa McVey presented an updated Financial Forecast for fiscal years 2026-2030 to the Ada Board of Education. The report provides information on funding, expenditures and fund balances. Financial forecasts are required twice a year by the State of Ohio.
FROM FACEBOOK__Team registration is now open for the Hardin County Bowl for Kids' Sake, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio.
Organizers note, "Spots are limited, so grab three friends, hit the link below and sign up to be a part of our biggest event of the year. Lots of prizes to win and fun to be had!"
MEDIA RELEASE__Austin Veltman will step down as the head men's and women's swimming and diving coach after a successful eight-year run at Ohio Northern.
Veltman guided the men's squad to a 44-20 record and the women's team to a 33-36 mark in his seven seasons as head coach of the Polar Bears.
The season, the ONU men's team won its 13th Ohio Athletic Conference crown in school history and posted a perfect 8-0 record (4-0 OAC), while the women went 3-5 overall (2-2 OAC) and finished third at the OAC Championships.
