Ada schools announced its 2019-2020 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs.
Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
Under the provision of the policy, Ann Hersey, Food Service Director, will review applications and determine eligibility.
Ready, Set, Grow Preschool's open house is Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. The preschool is located at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., Ada.
Register for the 2019-20 school year and update any paperwork during the event.
The preschool accepts students ages 3 and up for all day care ($24/day), half day care ($15/day), or preschool (price varies on days enrolled per week).
The preschool has 2, 3, 4, and 5 day enrollment options to meet scheduling needs. Students are encouraged to be potty-trained.
Also available is after-school care for grades K-5 for $30/week.
The Ada Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the Ada depot to hear a varience request, according to Michael Harnishfeger, zoming inspector.
The request is by the owner of 522 N. Johnson St. The owner is requesting to add a garage to the rear (east) of his home, which will encroach into required setback to both sides (north and south).
The Ada Code requires an 8-foot setback from the side lot lines. For more information contacct Harnishfeger at 419-634-0010.
It’s the second weekend of August. That means it’s time for the Farmers and Merchants Picnic. This year is the 106th annual picnic. And, as always, the schedule is full of family-oriented activities.
ODOT is investigating the feasibility of installing an eastbound right turn lane from U.S. 30 onto Thayer Road as well as other alternatives to make the intersection safer.
Signage enhancements at the Thayer Road and U.S. 30 intersection northeast of Lima in Allen County will be made this week to provide additional information to motorists.
Officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Allen County Engineer’s office met yesterday to discuss a recent trend of serious accidents at the intersection.
