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Village Voice: Back-to-school means use your eyes and ears

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Parents, teachers, and students know it’s about that time. Ada Schools resumed classes for the 2014-2015 school on Monday, August 18th. Ohio Northern undergraduate courses are scheduled to resume on Monday, August 25th.

Those involved in back to school activities have their to-do lists full. Those who aren’t directly involved in activities make think the bustle at this time of year have nothing to do with them.

But here are a few things for everyone to keep in mind:

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Recent heavy rains: Clear storm sewer systems mean efficient storm water movement

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Village Voice, provide by Village of Ada

The rainstorms we experienced earlier this week left us all with a little education in the importance of storm sewer systems.

Overall, the Village’s storm sewer system performed quite well during the storms, especially given the amount of rain that came down in a short amount of time.

Some areas of our community received 3-4 inches of water in just a matter of minutes, which is far from the normal rainfall we would expect. While some of our streets had water, the storm sewer system was clear enough to allow that water to recede rather quickly.

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It’s Lincoln Highway Buy Way Time! Sale dates: Aug. 7-8-9

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 9, 2014

For 10 years, Ada CIC and the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce have continued to sponsor the Lincoln Highway Buy –Way Yard Sale. This year is no different!

Ada is one community among many that choose to celebrate the historical Lincoln Highway with the great Buy-Way. Interested in joining in the celebration with your own sale? We’re here to help.

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Village Voice: Here's the 2013 village water report

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 26, 2014

Village of Ada Water Department
2013 Drinking Water Quality Report

The Ada Water Department has prepared the following report to provide information to you, the consumer, on the quality of our drinking water. Included within this report is general health information, water quality test results, how to participate in decisions concerning your drinking water and water system contacts.

Because the report includes several charts, the Icon is posting the entire report on an attachment at the bottom of this story.
 

 

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The Village Voice: It’s okay to hug a tree, just please don’t hang anything on it!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 11, 2014

We start to see signs go up all over town around this time of year. Advertisements for garage sales, local events and contractor work are some of the most common signs we see throughout the summer. Having such signs visible is great for the event, sale or contractor, especially when the signs look nice.

Locations for the signs are crucial for visibility. However, there are some places that the signs are not permitted.

Per Ordinance 741.13, titled “Posting Bills,” hanging any kind of sign on trees, fences or utility poles on public grounds of the Village is not allowed, regardless of how those signs are hung.

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Village Voice: Watering your garden with potable water? Consider the summer sewer credit

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, June 7, 2014

Watering your garden and/or lawn with potable water? Consider the Summer Sewer Credit.

Each summer, many Ada residents increase their water usage as a result of watering their gardens and lawns. Per Codified Ordinance 921.13, residents may apply for a sewer credit to help offset that added sewer expense.

An annual fee of $5.00 must be paid in order to qualify for the credit. That payment can be made at the Water Office, beginning immediately.

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