Regional news

State Route 117 in the unincorporated community of Westminster will have traffic impacts and lane restrictions for an improvement and resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained via flaggers.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

  • Mcpheron Rd. at SR 117 will remain closed until SR 117 is complete.
  • Brentlinger Rd. is expected to close on Monday, June 19, for approximately 3-4 weeks.
  • SR 117 is expected to close in August for approximately 150 days.

By Meredith Donnelly, secretary/reporter
Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H club

The 7th meeting of the Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Club was held on June 27, 2023 at the Lynn Township Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance led by 

4-H Pledge led by Elliannah Miller

Roll call was led by Vice-President, Layelle Coulson. Response was your favorite animal.

Secretary Meredith Donnelly read the minutes of the last meeting. 

Meetings were approved.

Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer, Aubrey Wilcox.

Ohio EPA has extended a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.  The advisory is in effect through June 28-29. Ohio EPA expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” to “very unhealthy” ranges.

When air quality is in the very unhealthy range, all people may experience health effects and should limit outside exposure when possible. To see real-time air quality in your area, visit the AirNow website HERE.

The Ada Music Boosters has extended its blueberry sale until July 1.

The blueberries come from Hartford Michigan and are available on the same day they are picked up for delivery

Each box is 10 pounds of blueberries that can be eaten fresh or frozen for later. Organizers note, "At $35 dollars per box they are cheaper than anything we are finding in the stores."

Order yours by clicking: https://adamusicboosterfundraisers.square.site/

Blueberries are set for delivery at Ada War Memorial Park around the 3rd week of July.

The United Way of Hardin County is pleased to welcome Martha Evans-Nau as the new Executive Director. She previously served the United Way of Hardin County as the Community Engagement Director. Evans-Nau received her MBA from Miami University and her master's in teaching (MAT) from the University of Michigan. She resides outside Ada with her husband, David, and the youngest two of her six daughters. 

Evans-Nau is replacing the previous Executive Director, Sean Beck, who resigned on June 20, 2023. Beck stated a desire to spend more time focusing on his family's business, Studio 419, and being more available for his young children as the reasons for his departure. The United Way of Hardin County wishes the best to Sean and thanks him for his service.    

From the Ada Food Pantry, 201 S Main St, Ada, OH 45810, on Facebook:

The Pantry shelves are low on items such as spaghetti sauce, dry pasta, jello and pudding, canned soup and canned beans such as kidney beans and pork and beans.

We appreciate all donations!

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