Several people were potentially exposed to the COVID virus in the Longhorn Bar and Grill in Roundhead on Monday, July 27.
The management of the business has voluntarily closed the business to accommodate quarantine of staff and to conduct appropriate cleaning of the facility.
Kenton-Hardin Health Department commends the decisions of the business operator in the wake of the unfortunate potential COVID virus exposure. It is anticipated that the business will re-open safely at the end of 14 days.
Kenton-Hardin Health Department is asking for assistance from individuals who were present within the business on July 27.
Ada now has an early-warning in place for weather alerts.
A tornado siren was installed in the village on July 28 at a cost of $30,000. According to village officials, it will provide an early warning system for all of Ada to include impending severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
A coverage map shows the siren’s sound will go well past the village limits. It provides a 70-decibel signal and is located near the Ada’s water towers.
The siren will be activated only by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service. When activated it will run for 3 minutes in the event of a tornado warning.
Ada’s school calendar is set, with two changes added today, according to the school website.
The following are changes to the Ada Schools calendar for the 2020-21 school year:
• Thursday, August 20 - Virtual Open House
• Monday, August 24 - First Day of School for Students
• Also, there will be no 2-hour early releases or professional development days during the first semester.
The remaining dates on the 2020 portion of the calendar follow:
Students attending Ada schools have two learning options in 2020-21, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent. Those options were released today and are listed below:
Option 1: On Campus
• Return to school as normal on Friday, Aug. 24, five days a week within the regular classroom setting following the Ada Schools Restart Plan.
• Partner with us to educate students on how to properly wash hands and use hand sanitizer. Check your student’s temperature prior to attending school each day.
• If we have to transition to district-wide remote learning, our students and teachers will continue their courses online.
We all know August in Ada this year is different from Augusts of the past. However, several events are on the community calendar, offering opportunities outside the home.
These range from a PaintINN at The Inn at ONU, an Ohio Western Horse Association show at the park an Ada Rotary Club chicken barbecue and back-to-school and back-to-ONU events.
And, don't forget the Lincoln Highway Buy Way garage sale.
The month includes several additional activities, listed on the Ada Icon Hometown Happenings, compiled by Darlene Bowers.
The Icon reminds viewers to wear a mask and maintain a social distance when attending these events.
