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Apollo Career Center, Ada and Bath schools awarded $1.1M in CTE funding

Above L-R) Mark Reed of GROB Systems Inc., Apollo Superintendent Keith Horner, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Ada School Superintendent Julie Simmons, Ada HS Principal Dan Lee.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On Wednesday, September 25, Lt. Governor Husted presented Apollo Career Center with $1.1M in Career Technical Education funds through a grant collaboratively written with Ada Exempted Village Schools and Allen East Schools.

Ridgemont Local Schools student faces charges of inducing panic

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office released the following announcement on the afternoon of September 25:

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Ridgemont Local School District [Mt. Victory] learned of a threat made by a current student on September 25, 2024.

The School Resource Officer and school officials immediately removed the student from class. As a result of the investigation, one juvenile was taken into custody and faces charges of inducing panic. The juvenile was transported to the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center where he will remain until he can be arraigned in the Hardin County Juvenile Court. 

Recap of September 2024 Ada chamber meeting and announcements

Above, L-R) Sheila Coressel and Lindsay Walden Hollar

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The September 18 meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce featured a presentation from Ohio House candidate Sheila Coressel (Democrat), as well as announcements from the chamber and members in attendance.

Jackson Twp cold case from Allen Co. Sheriff's Office

Summary of Harrod, Ohio cold case from the Allen County Sheriff, issued September 19, 2024.

William "Billy" Brown

On or about the 8th day of November 2020, Allen County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 700 block of North Phillips Road in Jackson Township, Harrod, Ohio. When Deputies arrived, they located William Brown deceased near the roadway. Mr. Brown was transported to Lucas County Coroner's Office for an autopsy to establish his cause and manner of death.

Allen County Sheriff's Office Detectives and supporting agencies are investigating this case as a Suspicious Death.

Letter: Ada Lions Club thank you to sponsors and patrons

The Ada Lions Club would like to thank the many sponsors and patrons for their support of the Lions Club food booth at this year’s Harvest and Herb Festival.  The Club has been serving the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs for several years. Through the continuous support of our sponsors, we are able to help many local individuals and organizations. 

Special thanks to Kewpee, Four Seasons Drive Thru, Tavern 101, Associated Plastics, Minich Truck Repair, Sheldon Gas Company, Norada Lanes, Hempy Water, Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op, Inc., Hays Insurance, Sharon Hawkins & Jason Hawkins and Gibson Construction.    

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