Regional news

Liberty Township experienced 4.07 inches of rain, and reached 5.62 inches since the growing season started on April 15, according to Mark Badertscher of the Hardin County extension office.

For the period of May 1-May 31, extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 4.08 inches of rain in Hardin County.  Last year, the average rainfall for the same time was 4.73 inches.  Rainfall for May was 0.33 inches less than the 10-year average rainfall for the month.

Jackson Township received 5.00 inches of rain for May, the highest amount of the township sites.  

Blanchard Township had the lowest rainfall amount for the month of May with 3.05 inches.  

Preschool, after-school center, full- and half-day child care options

Ready, Set, Grow Preschool has a few openings for 2021-22, according to Jami Dellifield.

The preschool offers full-day or half-day child care and a preschool (9 to 11:30 a.m.) for ages 3 (potty trained) to pre-Kindergarten.

In addition, the preschool offers after school care for grades K to 5. The preschool is located in First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., Ada, from mid-August through late May. Daily hours are 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Parents and care-givers may choose what schedule works, from 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.

So, you think you know Ada? The "1861" is located on the Civil War cannon display in the railroad depot park.

So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is this - and it's not in a cemetery. Answer tomorrow.

Liberty Township Road 30 between County Roads 65 and 75, east of Ada  is now opened. It was closed due to culvert installation.

Ohio National Guard will end its participation in the program in July

Ohio National Guard Major Gen. John Harris announced that he has directed July 2, as the end of all missions at all food banks across the state of Ohio.

National Guard troops have been working side by side with West Ohio Food Bank staff, partner agencies, and volunteers since March 25, 2020, all through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement from West Ohio Food Bank CEO Tommie Harner:

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