Orange barrels will be out at several locations near Ada—including SR 235, SR 309 and SR 701–while ODOT repairs roads before winter sets in. Here is the list of roadwork in Hardin County slated for next week:
State Route 309 between the Allen County line and the city of Kenton, including its overlap with state Route 235, will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for resurfacing.
State Route 81 between the village of Ada and the village of Patterson will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for pavement repairs.
State Route 701 between state Route 309 and U.S. 68 will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for pavement repairs
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
No one would disagree with the statement that recycling is important. However, our best intentions do not always result in more being recycled.
In fact, if a non-recyclable item gets put in the recycling container, it could result in the whole batch being put into landfill.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Part 1 of an Icon recycling story series
Ever wondered where your refuse and recycling goes?
Republic Services is Ada’s refuse and recycling provider. It is a large-scale, nationwide company, with a local team based in Lima. Republic Services collects and recycles over five million tons of material annually. It also serves Bluffton, Lima, Ottawa and Carey, among other area villages. The village of Ada has contracted its services until this November, when the contact is up for renewal.
When your refuse is collected from your curb, it goes to a landfill in Carey.
By Monty Siekerman
Shortly after it was opened, the walking/jogging/running path at ONU was tagged the Green Monster.
It’s route around campus, mostly on the outskirts, covers 3.5 miles and is mostly painted green.
The “Monster” has been around enough to be renewed. This week the employees of Elite Painting and Sealcoating of Lima are sealing and repainting the popular path which is used by students, faculty, staff as well as the community.
Here, Doug Gallaspie of Elite works on the improvement on Thursday afternoon near Klingler Road.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Mercantile on Main held its Grand Opening on Thursday with Ada Chamber of Commerce members on hand for the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Afterwards, a large number of Chamber members and townspeople entered the store to see all that is offered, including refurbished furniture, jewelry, children’s clothing, wood and metal art, food items, lighting, gifts, and more.
The store will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The shop’s phone number is 419-236-3499.
