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Village accepting applications for Chief of Police

Posted by Staff on Monday, August 22, 2022

The Village of Ada is in the process of accepting resumes for the position of Chief of Police.

The village will accept resumes through October 10. Finalists will be invited to participate in an assessment center through the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police in November or December with final selection to be determined by the end of 2022.

The successful applicant will work with Chief Harnishfeger until his planned retirement at the end of June, 2023.

For a complete job description please go to adapd.org.

The Village of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Police Chief Harnishfeger announces retirement date

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

After 21-plus years as Ada’s police chief and more than 38 years as an Ohio Law Enforcement Officer, Michael Harnishfeger has announced his retirement effective the end of June, 2023.

Chief Harnishfeger informed Mayor Retterer and Village Council of his intentions during an executive session of council on August 9. According to Chief Harnishfeger the Village of Ada will begin looking for his replacement immediately with plans for the village to employ the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police in their search, including an assessment center to be conducted by the chief’s association for the finalists, towards the end of 2022.

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Allen County Sheriff's Office asks for help finding victims

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 25, 2022

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday (7-21-2022) it was brought to the attention of this office that multiple concerning allegations were recently made on social media regarding a local Teens for Christ branch and a few of its members. A letter was also found online that made serious allegations against a resident(s) of Allen County, Ohio.

Through our research we have found that members of various groups and boards throughout the community affiliated with Teens for Christ locally were likely presented with similar allegations via a letter in recent weeks.

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Digital speed signs give Ada drivers feedback

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 23, 2022

Two new digital speed signs are giving Ada drivers feedback on whether they are within the speed limit.

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Ada Police Department non-emergency phone back in service

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 22, 2022

UPDATE: 8:40 p.m., July 22

ADA POLICE: Ada Police non emergency number 419.634.0010 is back in service. As always use 911 for all emergecies.

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Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash on State Route 117

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 11, 2022

PERRY TOWNSHIP, Allen County – The Lima Post of Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on July 10, 2022, at approximately 5:09 p.m. The crash occurred on State Route 117 near Lost Creek Boulevard in Perry Township, Allen County.

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