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Ada village employees worked on a water line project on State Route 81 just east of State Route 235, all of last week. Here's photos of the "dig."

No evidence of chemical contamination at levels of concern in Ada's aquifer

A review of the Village of Ada’s water quality record released this week from the Ohio EPA’s drinking water compliance database reveals no evidence of chemical contamination at levels of concern in Ada's aquifer.

The sample year for the report, called the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), is 2018.

The report shows no violations of contaminants from nearly a dozen areas of potential contaminants. Those areas include radium-228, nitrates, fluoride, copper, lead, synthetic contaminant and other potential contaminants.

To read the results click here.

At 10 a.m., April 26, Jamie Nygaard, the Icon's roving photographer shares this map titled "How do Blufftonites get to the other side of town?"

Her directions: Phillips to Road R, turn on County Line Road to 313, turn left on 313 (also known as Main), turn right onto 235 and then turn right onto 103.

High water from Riley Creek split town in two parts

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FROM BLUFFTON ICON - While Bluffton slept on April 26, rain continued to fall. When resident awoke the daily routine changed in several ways:

12:07 a.m. –
Nixle announcement from Bluffton PD:

There are several roads closed in town due to flash flooding. The Riley Creek is continuing to rise. It is unknown how high the Riley will get but if you live in flood prone areas you should take your normal precautions. Rain is expected to continue throughout the night making it likely that the Riley Creek will flood out of its banks.

Todd James: “We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire”

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on County Road 35 near Alger on Thursday.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of those affected, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.

“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

Here's the weather report covering April 16 to 22.

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