OSU Extension in Hardin County is seeking the renewal of a 0.35 mill, 5-year tax levy on the Nov. 6 ballot to continue existing programs in 4H, agriculture, and family consumer science. This will generate $192,000 annually for the county programs.This costs the average homeowner $20 per year.
Some of the newer programs offered through the Extension include:
* 4H Tech Wizards, which provides weekly technology classes to Ada and Kenton students after school;
* Mental health first aid programs in Ada and Kenton with Upper Scioto Valley to join soon.
The Ada School District will hold its annual Veterans Day breakfast at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 12 in the school cafeteria for all veterans and their families as well as active-duty service personnel who live, work, or worship within the boundaries of the school district. To make a reservation to attend the free breakfast, call the Ada High School office at 419-634-2746.
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.
