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Possible scammers claiming vaccine distribution

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 29, 2021

According to the Kenton-Hardin Health Department several counties in the state have shared that individuals have been contacted by potential scammers trying to get Social Security numbers and credit card information claiming it is for vaccine distribution.

Kelsey Ralston of the department said, "No providers in the county will ask for your credit card information for payment.

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2020 Ada building permits total $1.9 million

53 permits filed ranging from house awning to commercial addition
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 29, 2021

The village of Ada 2020 building projects totaled $1,944,779 according to Michael Harnishfeger, village zoning inspector. There were 53 building permits recorded in 2020.

The largest project totaled $960,000, which was a commercial addition to Vancrest of Ada, 600 W. North Ave.

Three residences were construction in 2020, which included two single-family homes constructed on Beech. The report shows that three swimming pools were constructed and there was a demolition of one building.

The complete report is below this story.

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February in Ada

Here's what happening in the community
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 29, 2021

A printer-friendly copy is attached at the bottom of this story.
Here is a list of events scheduled in Feburary in Ada from the Ada Icon Hometown Happenings. Darlene Bowers compiles the calendar.

Community events
• Food Pantry (located in basement of First Presbyterian Church of Ada)
   Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon

•  Free community meals
•  Last Wednesday of every month, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 5-6:30p.m.
   (take outs/walk ups only)

•  American Red Cross Blood Drive
  Community Health Professionals, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

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What's for lunch in February?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 29, 2021

Lunch in February begins with breaded chicken leg, steamed broccoli, fruit and milk, in the Ada school cafeteria.

To view the February cafeteria menu, click here.

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Ada's new fire truck ready for service

Monday evening information meeting also served as a dedication of the new vehicle
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2021

Check out nine photos at the bottom of this story - 
Ada-Liberty Township Volunteer fire personnel officially met their new set of wheels on Monday. 

The $700,000 vehicle arrived in Ada in December, and the equipment was officially introduced, explained in detail and dedicated in a program in the fire department building.

Jay Epley, fire chief, treating the big red machine like a prized toy, explained the many features of the newest vehicle in Ada to members of the department, village, township and ONU officials.

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Health order reducing state curfew by 1 hour

Change being made because Ohio hospitalizations for COVID-19 have remained below 3,500 for 7 consecutive days
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 28, 2021

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed a health order pushing back the statewide curfew one hour, changing the start time of the curfew to 11 p.m. 

The new hours begin Jan 28,  at 12:01 p.m. and lasts through Feb. 11, at 12:01 p.m.  The change is being made because Ohio hospitalizations for COVID-19 have remained below 3,500 for seven consecutive days.

Specifications in this order include:
Individuals within the state must stay at a place of residence during the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. except for obtaining necessary food, medical care, or social services or providing care for others.

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