Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service announced today it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30.
The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on that date after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems. This will reflect the bulk of the late tax law changes enacted Jan. 2. The announcement means that the vast majority of tax filers -- more than 120 million households -- should be able to start filing tax returns starting Jan 30.
The first week of the new year experienced highs slightly above freezing and lows in mostly in the teens. Here's the report from Guy Verhoff, Icon weather observer. Date Maximum Minimum Prec.
1 31 14
2 22 5
3 28 12 trace
4 27 16
5 36 17
6 35 26
7 35 21
“Snow shoveling is one of those things that no one likes to do, but most of us have to do – living here in Northwest Ohio”, states Wanda Dean, MSPT and owner of Northwest Physical Therapy. “What often accompanies this chore is the aching back and the heating pad, making the rest of your day miserable.” Dean goes on to state, “There are some things we can all do to prevent injury and make snow shoveling a chore that doesn’t have to cause pain.”
Here are some tips to keep you healthy and pain-free this winter while shoveling snow:
Ada's ReStore Community Center is now part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Year after year, local schools, churches, and other non-profit organizations earn money through the program.
If you sign up for the rewards program using Ada's ReStore Community Center, Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchase to ReStore.
Persons may register online at krogercommunityrewards.com. Have your Kroger Plus card handy. If you are a new online customer, you will need to click on “Create an account.” If you already have an account, click on “Sign in.”
Does it seem like it's been warmer this past year? Well, that's because it was.
The overall average temperature for 2012 was three degrees warmer than 2011. Even the average coldest temperatures of 2012 were warmer than the average coldest temperatures of the previous six years. 2012 was, in fact, warmer than any of the previous six years, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
By March we had already had a day above 80 degrees and by the end of May, we had already had our first above 90 degree day. The warmest temperature of 2012 was 102 degrees F and occurred on both June 28 and July 6.
Do you love libraries? Do you enjoy that libararies allow everyone, no matter your income or abilities, access to books, movies, computer use, kids activities and community?
The Friends of the Ada Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the library in the Ada community. Friends help promote the library, develop activities, present special programs, and encourage reading and use of the Library.
In an attempt to revitalize the group the library is holding a Friends membership drive. Join now and any current fines will be forgiven! The first meeting of the new year will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m.
