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About black bears in Ohio

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Black bears in Hardin County? A recent Facebook post by Ada resident Noah Griffin suggests damage by a black bear. No sightings have been reported by ODNR in the past.

From Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Black bears are a state endangered species that occurs in forested habitats throughout the eastern half of Ohio. Black bear sightings in Ohio have been increasing since the Division of Wildlife began tracking sightings in 1993.

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Reminder; Parent-teacher conferences and Thanksgiving school schedule

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 14, 2024

The Ada Schools will hold parent teacher conferences on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, November 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Parent teacher conferences will be held  for grades K-12. Conferences for students in grades K to 5 will be student- led.   To sign up for a conference visit https://signup.com/go/nYLPppN/

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 26-29.

 

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Liberty Township tax levy renewal fails, local park levy and utility aggregation are approved

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 7, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Ada and Liberty Township voters have unofficial results from the Hardin County Board of Elections for the following ballot issues from the November 5 general election.

  • Renewal of the Liberty Township levy for current expenses failed 1194 to 1174.
  • Renewal of the Liberty Township Park District levy passed 1353 to 1031.

Both Village of Ada utility aggregation issues passed:

  • Gas aggregation passed 784 to 605
  • Electricity aggregation passed 779 to 613

VOTER TURNOUT

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Ada utility aggregation and Township tax levy replacements on November 5 ballot

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

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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Clamshell plastics now part of Rumpke recycling

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 2, 2024

Rumpke Waste & Recycling has added a new acceptable item for recycling—clamshell plastic containers starting November 1, 2024.

Residents can now add clamshells to their recycling carts. This will include clear plastic carry-out containers; fruit, berry and lettuce containers and egg containers. For information on current guidelines, visit Rumpke HERE.

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

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 25, 2024

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.

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