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JULY 15 MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio EPA is issuing a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to adversely impact air quality.
JULY 15 MEDIA RELEASE__The boil water advisory for the 700 and 800 blocks of S. Johnson St. has been lifted.
Water samples have been tested, and the results confirm that no contamination was detected in the public water system. The water is safe to drink, cook with, brush your teeth, and use as normal.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation while we worked through the water main break and completed the required testing to ensure the safety of our water system.
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JULY 14 MEDIA RELEASE__A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for Village of Ada water customers in the 700 and 800 blocks of S. Johnson St.
The Lima News has reported that the jury trial in Hardin County Common Pleas Court of Donna Jo Miller on charges connected to the death of her sister, Paula Dirmeyer, has been postponed until December 7, 2026.
An investigation initiated by the Ada Police Department led to Miller's arrest in April. The charges against Miller are murder, involuntary manslaughter, strangulation and felonious assault.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences’ Farm Science Review will take place September 22-24, 2026, at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) near London, Ohio.
The Farm Science Review attracts over 100,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada, who come for three days to peruse 4,000 product lines from 600 commercial exhibitors and learn the latest in agricultural production. The educational programs feature Ohio State specialists and are second to none in the agricultural exhibition world.
MEDIA RELEASE__June saw lower rainfall totals on average compared to May. Some saw about the same depending on the location in the county. Complete rainfall data for the 2026 growing season can be found at hardin.osu.edu under the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area tab.
FROM FACEBOOK__Beatitudes posted this photo and note of appreciation: "Thank you to all our volunteers and Hardin co United Way for a fabulous 4th of July community meal. We served 136 meals in two hours!"
