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682 citations issued in Ohio during I-75 enforcement project

See attached graphic for Allen County details

COLUMBUS–The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 75. During the project, 682 people in Ohio were issued citations including 618 for speed and 52 for safety belt violations. Additionally, 12 people were cited for OVI.

Summary of February 21 regular Ada Council meeting

By Paula Scott

Following Ada Police Department lifesaving awards (reported HERE), the February 21 regular meeting of the Ada Chamber of Council commenced at about 6:48 p.m. All councilors were present: Sean Beck, Jason Campbell, Sheila Coressel, Linda Mason, Jeff Oestreich and Bob Simmons.

Two claims registers were passed unanimously following some discussion, which included an inquiry about and EKG stress test bill--which proved to be for the new police chief, Alec Cooper, the need for new gutters and downspouts on the Public Works barn, and staffer Michelle Hall attending the upcoming Hardin County Leadership course.

Grandview Boulevard reconstruction to begin on February 27

The Village of Ada has posted the following announcement at www.adaoh.org/

We have received notification from Beaverdam Construction (Village contractor) of their intent to start construction activity on the Grandview Road Reconstruction Project on Monday February 27th.

This activity will begin with construction staking, equipment mobilization, and the start of materials arriving.

Aging Out of Children from Children’s Service meeting on February 28

The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will hold an informational  meeting on the Aging Out of Children from Children’s Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,  February 28 at the Children’s Services Building, 123 W.  Spring St., Lima.

The guest speaker will be Sarah Newland from Children’s Services. This meeting is open to the public.  

The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area encourages informed and active  participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public  policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The  group has positions on government, social and environmental issues.

Opportunity to discuss Ada Schools athletic conference options

Ada Exempted Village Schools will hold a community meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information regarding athletic conference membership. There will be an opportunity for public comments and a time for the public to ask questions.

ONU trustees approve new strategic plan

Ohio Northern University has unveiled a 5-year Stronger Together Strategic Plan approved by the Board of Trustees on Feb. 10, 2023. The plan has been posted on ONU’s website with both an overview and more detailed document.

The university states that the plan outlines its “intentions for reshaping and transforming the campus experience for years to come,” calling the plan “ONU’s ‘north star’ moving forward. Its initiatives are student focused but will benefit everyone.” Task force meetings, brainstorming sessions and conversations with the campus community were conducted prior to the announcement.

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