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August 2019

Funeral service on Monday for Bonnie Counts

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 8, 2019

Bonnie Marie Counts, 77, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at 6:33 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her loving children.

She was born on June 29, 1942, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Chub and Audrey (Holiday) Wireman who preceded her in death. On March 3, 1962, Bonnie married Richard L. “Dick” Counts and he preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2018.

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Resident's quick thinking helped law officers capture wanted fugitive

Ada police present Andrew Ward with S.A.F.E.R Award during Aug. 6 council meeting
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 8, 2019

Ada resident Andrew Ward of 540 E. Lincoln Ave., earned deserved recognition on Tuesday by the Village of Ada and Ada Police Department.

The letter to Ward is attached at the bottom of this story -

Michael Harnishfeger, police chief, presented Ward with an Ada Police Department S.A.F.E.R Award (Seeking Aid From Every Resident) during Aug. 6 Ada council meeting.

According to Harnishfeger, Andrew’s willingness to get involved and assist the police makes Ada a safer and more secure community.

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Bulldog golfers top Knights in opener

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 8, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - The Ada golf team teed off its 2019 season by splitting a triangular meet Wednesday at the Delphos Country Club.

Host Delphos Jefferson won with 184 strokes, followed by Ada at 203. Crestview was third, 13 strokes behind the Bulldogs with a total of 216.

Junior Brevin Sizemore paced Ada with a score of solid nine-hole score of 46.

Senior Ethan Hull posted a 48 and sophomore Kamron Wilkerson was third for Ada with a 54. Junior Jake Morgan was the fourth scorer for the Bulldogs at 55.

Senior Alex Morgan added a 58 and sophomore southpaw Dexter Woods tallied a 67 to round out the Bulldog effort.

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Ada planning commission meets Aug. 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 8, 2019

The Ada Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on changes to Chapters 1157 and 1159 of the codified ordinances of Ada.

The meeting is in Ada council chambers at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19, according to Patty Griffin of the village office.

 

 

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Ada school board meets Aug. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 8, 2019

Ada school board's August meeting is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent.

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Ada schools releases free and reduced-price meals policy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Ada schools announced its 2019-2020 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs. 

Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

Under the provision of the policy, Ann Hersey, Food Service Director, will review applications and determine eligibility.

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Ready, Set, Grow Preschool holds Thursday open house

Morning and evening open house hours
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Ready, Set, Grow Preschool's open house is Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. The preschool is located at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., Ada.

Register for the 2019-20 school year and update any paperwork during the event.

The preschool accepts students ages 3 and up for all day care ($24/day), half day care ($15/day), or preschool (price varies on days enrolled per week).

The preschool has 2, 3, 4, and 5 day enrollment options to meet  scheduling needs. Students are encouraged to be potty-trained.

Also available is after-school care for grades K-5 for $30/week.

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Zoning board of appeals hearing Aug. 20

To consider Johnson Street request
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The Ada Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the Ada depot to hear a varience request, according to Michael Harnishfeger, zoming inspector.

The request is by the owner of 522 N. Johnson St. The owner is requesting to add a garage to the rear (east) of his home, which will encroach into required setback to both sides (north and south).

The Ada Code requires an 8-foot setback from the side lot lines. For more information contacct Harnishfeger at 419-634-0010.

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It's F & M Picnic weekend in Ada

A full day of events including a parade, tractor pulls, entertainment, food, free swimming ... lots more
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

It’s the second weekend of August. That means it’s time for the Farmers and Merchants Picnic. This year is the 106th annual picnic. And, as always, the schedule is full of family-oriented activities.

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If you believe in football polls

ONU predicted to finish in the middle of the OAC pack
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 7, 2019

The coaches liked Ohio Northern slightly better than the media Tuesday at Ohio Athletic Conference Media Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. The Polar Bears were picked to finish fourth by the conference's coaches, while the media picked ONU fifth. 

Northern garnered 52 points from the coaches vote, as national runner-up Mount Union was chosen to win the conference, reeling in 81 points and nine first-place votes. The Polar Bears collected 171 points from the media, and the Purple Raiders had 259 points and 26 first-place votes to sit atop that poll, as well.  

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