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Vancrest invitation to participate in trick or treat: give or receive

Vancrest of Ada invites residents to participate in their October 31 trick or treat event in two ways:

- Help provide the 700 lbs. of candy distributed to children
- Bring children in costume to celebrate Halloween with Vancrest residents, 5:30-7:30 p.m

Candy and donations may be brought to Vancrest at 600 W. North Ave by October 30.

Introducing Bulldog Backpack Bites

The United Way of Hardin County, OhioHealth and Quest FCU have joined together to create the Bulldog Backpack Bites.

Blessings for Christmas sign-ups

The Ada Blessings for Christmas project has scheduled family sign-up events and is accepting sponsors for 2024.

  • Thursday October 24, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. 
  • Saturday October 26, 2024 from 10 am-12 p.m. 
  • Monday October 28, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday October 30, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. 

Sign-ups will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Ada, 201 South Main Street, Ada, at the corner of Lincoln and Main streets. Please use side entrance on Lincoln Street across from the Post Office.

Ada Preschool has current openings

Ada Preschool, which is located at the Ada Exempted Village Schools, 725 W. North Ave., has current openings for children ages 3-5. 

Morning class is from 7:55 -11:10 a.m.and afternoon class is from 11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FEE RANGE
The monthly tuition for four half day sessions of preschool per week is based on a sliding fee scale. The calculation for fee is based on family size, yearly household income and the current federal poverty guidelines. Fees range from free to full tuition of $145/month for the first child. Siblings attend at a reduced rate (see attached chart).

Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Call or email MRESC to request placement. Phone 937-599-5195 ext 3020 or email [email protected]  ▶︎

Chambers and Eichman double up on Zoning and Code Enforcement

Above L-R) Michele Chambers, Zoning Inspector, and Clayton Eichman, Code Enforcement Officer.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Ada has divided zoning inspection and code enforcement assignments into two jobs following the retirement of Zoning Inspector (and former Chief of Police) Michael Harnishfeger. The roles are now filled by two individuals who already work for the Village of Ada.

Two Village of Ada and two Liberty Township issues on November 5 ballot

View Ada North ballot HERE and Ada South ballot HERE.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In addition to the well-publicized race for U.S. president and vice president, Ada voters will have another 25 items to vote on in the November 5, 2024 general election.

There are two Village of Ada items and two Liberty township items on the ballot. ▶︎

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