The Ada Board of Education met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14. Outgoing board president Troy Erickson called the meeting to order and administered the oath of office to the new board members Jay Salyer and Kyle Poling.
New officers were elected. Matt Gossman will serve as Board President and Justin Hollon will serve as Vice President for the 2026 calendar year.
FROM FACEBOOK__With the possibility of significant snowfall, the Ada Police Department would like to remind residents that if a snow emergency is issued, no parking shall be permitted on the following streets. This order will be issued to assist with the efficient and safe removal of snow from our roadways.
Gilbert Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
Johnson Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
Simon Street from Lima Avenue to North Street
Lincoln Avenue from Corporation line to Corporation line
Turner Avenue from Main Street to Grand Avenue
Montford Avenue from Main Street to Liberty Street
FROM FACEBOOK__Looking for a meaningful way to promote your business and support local youth? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County is seeking raffle items and basket donations for the annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser.
The event is on April 11 at Hillcrest Lanes of Kenton with the first shift starting at 1:30 p.m. and the Battle of the First responders starting at 4 p.m.
This event supports the significant growth we’ve experienced over the past year as we continue serving more youth in our schools and community.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The idiom “keeping up with the Joneses” refers to social pressure to match or keep up with the wealth or status of your neighbors. In 2016, this common idiom was made into an action-comedy film starring Jon Hamm. The plot reveals the neighbors are jealous of the new couple who have moved in next door until they find out they are actually spies and the drama begins!
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library is partnering with www.NeighborhoodForest.org/ to give children in our community a free tree plant at home during Earth Week! There are 3 ways to participate! Register a child to receive a free tree (pick-up required) Purchase a tree to plant this spring if you don’t have a child (Buy One, Fund One!) Help fund trees in our community! — $5 helps place a tree in the hands of a child. Sign up here: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/registration-services/... through March 15, trees will arrive the week of Earth Day (April 22).
MEDIA RELEASE__GriefShare is coming to Bluffton. GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly. The program is a warm, caring environment and you will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey through grief. There are three key parts to the GriefShare experience.
Video Seminar: Encouraging information-packed videos featuring grief recovery experts.
Support Group: Small group discussion about the weekly video content.
Workbook: Journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics.
