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Ada Police Department among agencies receiving state grants

Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program awards $2 million in second round

$2 million in funding has been awarded by the State of Ohio to help local law enforcement agencies combat violent crime and protect their communities, with the Ada Police Department receiving $53,283.80 for retention bonuses.

Eight law enforcement agencies will receive grants as part of the second round of the new Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. Funding will primarily be used to recruit, retain, and hire law enforcement officers.

Fairlie F. Earl funeral service announced

Fairlie F. Earl, age 87, of Lakeview, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 12:06 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on November 3, 1934, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Roy and Breneice Ema (Ziegler-Fark) Hanson. On August 5, 1955, Fairlie married Jack E. Earl and he survives in Lakeveiw.  

Robert E. “Bob” Fissel worked for Freuhauf Trailor Corp.

Robert E. “Bob” Fissel, age 82, of Wapakoneta, passed peacefully away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 3:48 a.m. at his home. 

He was born on February 27, 1940, in Spencerville, Ohio to the late Howard and Ada (Mitchell) Fissel. On September 2, 1995, Bob married Carol (Honigford) Fissel and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Also surviving are his three children: Terri (Tom) Marchal of Wapakoneta, Mark Fissel of Lima, and Doug (Deb) Fissel of Powell; two stepdaughters: Birdella Stephens of Elida, and Christie Stephens of LaFayette; a sister, Phyllis Collins of Lima; and nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Agenda and packet for June 7 council meeting

Public meeting schedule

The Village of Ada has posted the June 7 Regular council meeting agenda packet and any updates HERE.

The packet includes

  • Agenda
  • Minutes from the May 17 meeting for review and approval
  • Claims register for June 7, 2022
  • Ada Public Library letter regarding the Summer Reading Program and municipal swimming pool rental agreement
  • 2021 RITA tax collections summary

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

June 13, Ada-Liberty Ambulance Dist. 5:30 pm 530 N. Gilbert St.

June 17, Tree Commission Meeting 12:00 pm Municipal Building

ONU announces employee service and retirement recognition

This spring Ohio Northern University recognized the following individuals for years of service and retirements.

Three individuals were recognized for a remarkable 45 years of service: Sherolyn Evans, Food Service; Christine Garver, Physical Plant and Gary Long, Pharmacy.

Retirements

Ada Soccer Association signups underway

New website and Facebook will share additional information

Fall youth soccer registration opened online on June 1 and will continue through June 30, according to the Ada Soccer Association. Late registration will run from July 1 - 9, and a non-refundable fee will also be added at that time.

To register, you must have a certified copy of your child's birth certificate at the time of registration if this is their first time playing. Copies can be purchased at the county health department in which the child was born.

Coaches can also register when they register a child. Click the link that says "Register Team Staff/Volunteer."

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