The Ada police department is making several changes to its policies and procedure manual, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief.
The changes are being made in order for the department credentialing by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) and the Ohio Collaborative, as the credentialing body to certify agencies within the state.
A Hardin County covid defense team formed in November, according to Hardin County Health Commissioner Cindy Keller.
Representing Ada on the team are:
• David Retterer, Ada mayor
• Dr. Daniel DiBiasio, ONU president; and
• Dr. Michelle Musser, associate professor of pharmacy practice at ONU.
In October Gov. DeWine called on community leaders in each county to form a covid defense team.
Each team is responsible for assessing covid-19 spread in their communities, taking inventory of the assets in the community, and focusing on what steps are necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus among their citizens.
Voting is underway by Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members for board members whose terms will begin on Jan. 1, according to Heather Cox, chamber board president.
Officers on the ballot are:
• Becky Neville, Century 21 Sunway Realty, for office of chamber board president
• Rhett Grant, Ada public library, for office of secretary
Four board member spots:
• Patty King, Quest Federal Credit Union
• Nicole Butcher, Blanchard Place
• Deb Curlis, Beatitudes
• Heather Cox, Liberty National Bank
There is also a write-in option for board members on the ballot.
