Following severe thunderstorms with heavy winds on Wednesday, June 18, the greater Ada area was still dealing with some power outages as of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. The Village of Ada has removed or moved several downed trees and limbs on roadways.
Public Works will continue cleanup efforts throughout the day, June 19. Ada residents may use the Village green wast site at 514 E. Lincoln Ave. to dispose of branches or place them in a pile near the road.
The Village asks that piles be placed parallel to the road to help crews efficiently and safely remove and chip the limbs.
Happy Juneteenth! The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will be in holiday mode on Thursday, June 19.
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CLICK TO ENLARGE__A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for the entire Wilmington service area. The main threat is damaging straight-line winds, but isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. A watch is also in effect for counties north of the Ada area (Northern Indiana NWS office).
A July 1 Streets Committee meeting has been scheduled by the Village of Ada council to discuss on-street parking near the EMS garage on N. Gilbert St. Ohio Revised Code regulations may reduce the area where parking is allowed, with some nearby residents having no off-street parking.
With Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director Lindsay Hollar traveling to Washington, D.C. with the Ohio Gas Association, there is no June meeting for chamber members.
The chamber is coordinating sponsorship of the 9th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival with new activities in the works: "Be a part of something special in Ada! We're looking for sponsors for the 9th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival—a celebration of community, tradition, and hometown pride.
