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DeWine, Norfolk Southern announce developing first responders training center

COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on March 8 that Norfolk Southern Corporation has agreed to his idea to improve and expand firefighter training by creating a new first responders training center and expanding its Operation Awareness & Response (OAR) program, which travels the company’s 22-state network and trains first responders on how to respond safely to rail incidents.

“The derailment in East Palestine made clear that ensuring first responders are prepared for disasters involving hazardous materials is vitally important to the safety of communities,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Often first responders are volunteers, and their need to have the most up-to-date training and equipment is essential. Today’s commitment by Norfolk Southern is an important next step in the company’s commitment to make the citizens of Ohio and of East Palestine whole after the recent derailment, a commitment Ohio will continue to monitor closely.”

The new safety training center’s mission will be focused on providing additional, free training for first responder across the region, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This effort will also strengthen coordination between railroads and first responders in the event of an emergency response.

Reminder: Village of Ada Income Tax deadline is April 18

The Village of Ada income tax filing deadline date for tax year 2022 returns will be Monday, April 18, 2023, for all taxpayers, except fiscal year accounts or taxpayers on federal extensions.  

You are required to file your Village of Ada Income Taxes with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) via their website at www.ritaohio.com.  You may establish your account on-line with them.  You may have RITA assist you with your tax filing by calling 1-800-860-7482.

Returns may also be mailed to RITA at PO BOX 89409, Cleveland, OH  44101, however each taxpayer is responsible to make sure their return has been received at RITA by the April 18, 2023 due date. Returns delivered to RITA after this date will be assessed late fees and interest.  Exceptions will not be made due to it being delivered to RITA late by the USPS, Fed-Ex, UPS or any other delivery system.  

Movin' and groovin' for little ones on Fridays

The Ada Public Library has a new program for little ones through age four: a 3:30 p.m. Movin' and Groovin' activity on Friday afternoons.

The invitation emphasizes that there will be "music, dancing and fun!"

Check out the library's March activity calendar at https://adalibrary.org/calendar/

Community will cheer Bulldog wrestlers heading to state meet

At 7:45 a.m. on Friday morning, March 10, the community is invited to cheer on Ada High School wrestlers Marley Bulerin and Clayton McClain as they leave the fire station parking lot for the 2023 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament.

The Bulldog wrestlers will also be celebrated at the school today, March 9, with a "State Walk." All students will come into the hallway and clap out/cheer for the wrestlers as they leave the building.

Hardin County Fair cheer competition 2023 announced

The Hardin County Agricultural Society is hosting a cheerleading competition at the Hardin County Fair on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

The competition is for school squads, recreation squads, local gyms, USASF teams, and individuals/duos. The competition will have tumbling & non-tumbling and stunting & non-stunting divisions in the following categories:

Ada Food Pantry wish list for March 2023

The Ada Food Pantry posts a monthly wish list on its Facebook page. For March 2023, organizers are looking to stock up on:

  • Jelly
  • Pasta sauce
  • Tomato products

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