Ada's latest news

Several programming options for area farmers

  • /

By Mark Badertscher
Winter is the time that farmers attend meetings to receive the latest information on new products, learn best management practices, renew pesticide and fertilizer licenses, and receive updates on university research.

Many of these programs are provided by the local county Extension office. But then, the pandemic has changed everything.

To meet this information need, the Hardin County Extension office is partnering with the Ohio State University AgCrops Team to provide virtual (online) winter meetings that a farmer or crop consultant can participate at the time of the presentation or later as a recording.

Polar packs to all students • extensive cleaning • face covers and more

  • /

Ohio Northern University students return to Ada for the spring semester early next week. Here is just some of what ONU is doing to keep the campus safe, as listed on the ONU Facebook.

MODIFIED CALENDAR- Classes begin on Jan. 19 and end on May 7 with a class day off in February, March and April.

PROVIDED POLAR PACKS TO ALL STUDENTS- A safety pack which includes a fabric face covering, thermometer, hand sanitizer and a first aid kit.

Research continues to maximize the doses available in the U.S.

  • /

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
It has been over a month since the COVID-19 vaccines have received FDA emergency use authorization (EUA). 

What have we learned about the vaccines as the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States are increasing? 

Many health care workers and long-term care residents have been receiving the vaccine with some completing the 2-part vaccine series. A government working group designed the plan to distribute the vaccine. 

  • /

Animal lovers in Ada are naturally attracted to polar bears and bulldogs. But, these three students at Ready, Set, Grow Preschool find a serious interest in a wide assortment of animals in their zoo. The Icon captured this scene during playtime at the preschool.

4 council seats, 2 school board seats, 2 township trustee seat on the ballot

  • /

This is a major election year in Ada.

Four council seats, two school board seats and two township trustee seats will be on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. Winners of those races will have 4-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

Ada council seats on the ballot are currently held by:
Terry D. Keiser - Republican
Jeffery Oestreich - Republican
Noah Ristau - No party designation
Robert Simmons - Republican
Council members not on the ballot:
Sheila Coressel
Linda Mason
The Ada mayor David Retterer is not on the ballot.

  • /

Ohio Northern University students return to Ada on Jan. 19 for the spring term. Prior to their return, each student must take an at-home covid test. Here are the pieces that make up the test kit. Click here for the story explaining all the steps students must take before returning to campus.

Pages