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4th annual Fill the Boots drive, December 6

Ada-Liberty Fire Department will collect donations for the 4th annual Fill the Boots drive on Friday, December 6 beginning at 3:00 p.m. 100% of donations will go to Ada families for food and Christmas gifts. Donations can also be made HERE.

New book memorials at Alger Public Library

The Alger Public Library has received a variety of memorials, honorariums, and donations in 2024. This list represents those titles that are available for circulation.

The following books were donated to the library by The Deep Roots Garden Club: 

  • Up in the Garden by Kate Messner
  • Down in Dirt by Kate Messner
  • Let’s Get Gardening

In tribute to Fred Bennett, for his retirement presented by Jack Wilcox:

  • Dayton, Ohio, Patent Drawings by J.W. Koller

The following books by by John Sandford are in tribute to Larry Hattery and donated by Jack Wilcox:

Board of Education hears 5-year financial forecast, OSBA session recap

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ada Schools Board of Education met on November 21 with this attached agenda including administration reports, monthly financial report and the twice-annual 5-year financial forecast. Board member Justin Hollon reported on attending two days of the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show.

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
High School Principal Dan Lee encouraged the board to take a look at the Science Fair for 7th graders, which was also being held that evening. He noted that this is a big project with weeks of preparation and a presentation to adults and people they don’t know. He called it a “good adversity” experience.

He also reported on band and Varsity Singers competitions, the annual Music Feast show choir even and Veterans Breakfast, thanking all of the volunteers and students who assist with these programs. 

Lee noted that 20+ students are being assisted with a new backpack food program for the upper grades that provides students with food for weekends. The new program is supported by Honda, an anonymous donor and the Hardin County United Way. 

Incident report classifies Alger home fire as accidental

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal has issued a report on the October 31 fire that destroyed a residence at 2352 Township Rd 92 in Alger.

BVHS receives Level 7 achievement in ‘Most Wired’ survey

Blanchard Valley Health System is pleased to announce it has received Level 7 achievement for the Acute survey selection in Digital Health Most Wired Survey results from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

This honor reflects results from the 2024 data collection period. Among the nearly 48,000 facilities represented, BVHS ranked above peers in categories like analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement. The survey evaluates the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies across healthcare organizations, from early-stage adopters to industry leaders.

Winter white

A light, white blanket of snow brightened Ada on November 21. An Ohio Northern University photographer captured the transformation and how some on campus dressed for the day. More photos on ONU Facebook HERE.

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