Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates related to Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CHILD CARE RATIOS
Governor DeWine announced that child care providers in Ohio may return to their normal, statutory ratios and class sizes beginning on Aug. 9, 2020.
Child care providers have a choice to increase the number of children and staff members to the normal statutory ratios or to maintain their current, lower ratios to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is structuring a financial incentive to providers that maintain smaller ratios and classroom sizes.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Take a final look at the now-closed Burger King restaurant at 499 State Route 103, Bluffton.
In early August the building will be removed. A national franchise company, Dunkin’ Donuts, announced plans to construction a restaurant on that property.
Demolition of the BK building will begin Aug. 3. Dunk’ Donuts anticipates a mid-November construction completion. Watch the Icon for more details coming.
In June, the Arbor Day Foundation honored Ohio Northern University once again as a Tree Campus USA university for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship.
"The Tree Campus USA program will have a long-lasting impact at Ohio Northern as it engages college students and local citizens to plant trees and create healthier communities for people to enjoy for decades to come," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
Christina Sneary, a Vancrest long-term care nurse, is in this month's Vancest employee spotlight.
The Ada High School gradaute was previously an STNA before she returned to school to attain an LPN. She says that nursing is her favorite occupation because of the bond developed between nurses and residents.
Phil Compton apparently wasn't satisfied owning just one Cadillac, so be bought a second. Here's his 1978 Couple Deville on display at this year's Park in the Park. He also owns a 1971 4-door convertible, once owned by Nelson Rockefeller.
Story and photo by Jimmy Wilson
"Today’s featured Ada Icon Veggie Garden belongs to Wyliam Bowden of North Main Street.
A sophomore in Ada Exempted Village Schools, Wyliam’s love of plants prompted him to commandeer an unused section of his family’s yard along the back alley for his garden.
He improved the soil by adding coconut fiber, peat moss, sand, expanded pumice, and perlite. Wyliam carries bucket of water to his garden each day, where he grows, potatoes, carrots, watermelon, hot peppers, and other types of produce.
