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Aug. 20 Hardin County travel advisory: Flooded roads on secondary routes

Police/Fire/EMS

/ Aug 20, 2026

WEATHER & TRAVEL ADVISORY: HARDIN COUNTY & CENTRAL OHIO

HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF ALERT__The persistent heavy rainfall and saturated soil conditions across Hardin County and the broader central Ohio region continue to create severe, localized travel hazards. With local waterways swollen, drainage systems fully-taxed, and standing water lingering on secondary routes, motorists are strongly advised to remain vigilant.

CRITICAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR DRIVERS:

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Aug. 18 Ada Council recap: First reading of ordinance prohibiting public urination

Public Meetings

/ Aug 20, 2026

By Alec Keller

The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on August 18. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retter with all council members present. The meeting packet is here. Two executive sessions were held to discuss employment and economic development. No action followed the executive session on economic development.

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Bulldog volleyball sweeps USV in season opener

Sports

/ Aug 20, 2026

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

McGUFFEY__The visiting Ada High School volleyball team opened up its season with a hard-fought sweep of local arch-rival Upper Scioto Valley on Wednesday, August 19 at Alumni Fieldhouse.

The win commemorated the debut of Kylie Murphy as Ada head coach after she previously served for several years as a Bulldog assistant.

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Bulldog boys soccer scores late in win vs. Bath

Sports

/ August 20, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team scored late to defeat visiting Bath 2-1 in a tense non-league battle on Wednesday, August 19 at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldog boys improved to 2-0 with the tight win.