The Ada Citizens Scouting Committee will collect canned goods and nonperishable items on Saturday, Oct. 27. Those wishing to donate are asked to put the bag of items on their front porch by 9 a.m. on Saturday for the Scouts to pick and give to the Ada Food Pantry. No glass items, please.
The ONU College Democrats will host a Town Hall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the Dicke Building. Ron Eastman, Democratic candidate for Hardin County commissioner, and Adam Papin, Democratic candidate for Ohio Senate, District 1, will speak.
A five-year permanent improvement renewal levy is on the ballot for voters in the Ada school district on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the levy.
When will this renewal levy be on the ballot?
November 6, 2018
What kind of levy is this?
This is a renewal of a Permanent Improvement levy. The levy is NOT a new tax and is NOT a tax increase. It is a 2.9 mill property tax levy.
When was this levy first approved by voters?
Voters first approved it in 1990, and voters have generously renewed or replaced it since that time.
A special Village Council meeting has been called for Wednesday, Oct. 24 immediately following the public meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main. The stated purpose of the special meeting is to consider and approve a pay ordinance and to discuss the refuse collection contract.
Phase II of the Willeke Street improvement will be the topic of the first meeting at 7 p.m. At that meeting, funding details, assessments to property owners, and construction plans will be explained, and those attending may ask questions.
Yes, the leaves will fall again this year and, yes, the village leaf pickup will begin soon. Members of the Ada street department will begin collecting leaves late next week. To some, raking is a chore to others it’s a rite of fall in Ada, a time to find the most colorful leaves and get exercise or, for children and dogs, a time to jump into a pile of brown, gold, and red leaves.
