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Ada Music Boosters ready to take your orders now
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 29, 2020

Back by popular demand the Ada Music Boosters are kicking off their Good Clean Fundraising Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener Fundraiser.  Proceeds will be used to help fund all Ada music programs. 

The detergent sale features detergent, fabric softener, and dish soap packaged in a 5-gallon bucket with a pump for easy dispensing. These are high-quality private label products not affiliated with big name brands.  

According to the Boosters, they are also selling Pod-Packs of detergent (180 count) and diswasher soap (200 count). All products sell for $45. The detergent and fabric softeners are available in a variety of scents. 

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U.S. 68 resurfacing extends from Kenton to Findlay

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Sunday, March 29, 2020

U.S. 68 resurfacing between the city of Findlay in Hancock County and the city of Kenton in Hardin County, excluding the villages of Arlington and Dunkirk will begin Monday, March 30. Traffic will be maintained through the work zone. Complete in fall 2020.

Beginning Monday, March 30, traffic will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for the installation of signs followed by pavement marking and striping removal.

U.S. 68, one mile south of Dunkirk, is expected to open Friday, March 27, following a culvert replacement.

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Ohio House passes bill extending primary election voting to April 27

And, affects school testing, tax filing deadline, and scholarships
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, March 28, 2020

Coronavirus-Response Package Signed Into Law

 Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 197, cosponsored by State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg), into law Friday.

The legislation addresses a variety of challenges and impacts to state law as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The emergency legislation passed under House Bill 197 addressed many issues, including:

- Testing & Accountability – Eliminates state-mandated K-12 student assessments for the 2019-20 school year.

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Hardin Memorial clarifies screening process

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 27, 2020

This story is updated on Friday, March 27
Because of the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, Hardin Memorial Hospital-Kenton (OhioHealth) launched a temperature screening process Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m.

Screening stations will be put in place at all entrances. 

All OhioHealth associates, care providers, patients and those visitors (who fall under exceptions, i.e., end of life situations) coming into an OhioHealth care site will be required to have their temperature taken as part of the COVID-19 screening process.

Associates, care providers and visitors will not be allowed to enter the building if their temperature is above 100 degrees. 

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Hardin County community hotline available

To connect people in Hardin County with resources that they may need
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 27, 2020

A number has been established to connect people in Hardin County with resources that they may need during the COVID-19 Emergency.

Residents of the county that are in need of non-emergency medical supplies, essential supplies, food or who are looking for mental, emotional or spiritual support may contact the Hardin County Cares hotline at 419-675-9045 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This service is designed to connect people to resources that they are not able to access on their own.  The hotline will be staffed by representatives with local information and resources to help residents access the assistance that they need.

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Ada Kindergarten registration completely online

Registration begins on Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Due to travel restrictions, Ada Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year will be done completely online this year. 

If you have a child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2020, the student is eligible for Kindergarten for the 2020-21 school year.

Registration begins Monday, March 30, on FinalForms. Do no register students before this time. The online window for next year does not open until then.

For complete details regarding the registration process, please read this important document with the complete instructions.

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