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Ada High School class of 2021

Class members, honors diploma, National Honor Society, Apollo and students with 3.5+ gpa provided here
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 2, 2021

A copy of the commencement program, attached with this story lists:
• class members
• honors diploma
• National Honor Society
• Apollo Career Center grads
• students with 3.5 grade point average or higher

Members of the Ada High School class of 2021 graduated on Sunday, making them the 138th class to pass through the local school system.

Class officers are: Trent Ennis, president; Jacob Morgan, vice-president; Kesewa Akyeampong, secretary;, Megan Light, treasurer and class advisor, Melody Veltri.

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Pride of Ada fireworks display planned July 2

A little spark of an idea turned into the fireworks
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 2, 2021

A fireworks display is coming to Ada on Friday, July 2, thanks to the efforts of several community-minded persons.

The free display takes place at approximately 9:45 p.m. launched from the Ada baseball field near the Ada park.

Here’s proof that a little spark can literally turn into fireworks: 
Fireworks are not new to Ada.

In fact, a few of the donors to the upcoming display recalled reminiscences of fireworks, homemade noodles, and families gathering at War Memorial Park decades ago for a Fourth of July celebration. 

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Despite two days registering 33 degree temps

It was the merry month of May
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Despite two days registering 33 degree temperatures it was the merry month of May, weather-wise, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The 33-degree days occurred on May 1 and May 10. The month’s high temperature was 89 in May 25.

May’s precipitation was 3.99 inches and the normal average May precipitation is 4.01 inches.

May’s average temperature was 59.4 degrees and the normal average May temperature is 60.5 degrees.

The daily weather summary is below.

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Pool closed today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The Ada pool is closed today (Wednesday, June 2) due to rain and cooler temperatures.

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Here's where Ohio stand as of June 2

Concerning covid-19 related heath orders
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an order rescinding the following COVID-19-related health orders:

• The Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Jails and Detention Facilities.

• The Director’s Order to Release Protected Health Information to Ohio’s First Responders.

• The Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings.

• The Director’s Order for Retail and Business Compliance for Facial Coverings through the State of Ohio.

• The Second Amended Director’s Order on Adult Day Support Services and Vocational Habilitation Services.

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Stephen Wilson was retired from Imperial Cup

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Stephen C. Wilson, 66, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at 7:24 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

Stephen was born on April 27, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Jack and Rosealie Wilson. He is survived by his two children: Carrie Wilson and Micheal Wilson; and his two nephews: Kenny Wilson and Blake Wilson.

Stephen retired after 30 years working as an electrician for Imperial Cup International Paper Company. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  Stephen also served in the National Guard. He was a lifetime member of the Amvets Post 1994 of Kenton.

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