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Living in Ada

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.

Village of Ada 2024 Leaf Pick-Up schedule and instructions

The following Village of Ada announcement also appears on the Village website HERE.

The Village of Ada has established four leaf pickup districts and dates for service in each area. Instructions for where to put leaves and parking are included below.

Bulldog Blessings Backpack Program returns for 2024-2025

Donors help food pantry supply supplemental food on weekends

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Bulldog Blessings Backpack Program, which provides food for students who might not have access to sufficient nutritious food at home, is back for Fall 2024 at Ada Elementary School. Coordinator Beth Gray explains that this summer the Ada Food Pantry “made an appeal and it really worked. The community came through–we appreciate it!”

After emailing and posting on Facebook, the nonprofit received pledges of support from local churches, individuals and the following businesses and groups:

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