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Corn College goes virtual this spring

Several programming options for area farmers
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 14, 2021

By Mark Badertscher
Winter is the time that farmers attend meetings to receive the latest information on new products, learn best management practices, renew pesticide and fertilizer licenses, and receive updates on university research.

Many of these programs are provided by the local county Extension office. But then, the pandemic has changed everything.

To meet this information need, the Hardin County Extension office is partnering with the Ohio State University AgCrops Team to provide virtual (online) winter meetings that a farmer or crop consultant can participate at the time of the presentation or later as a recording.

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2021 is major local election year in Ada

4 council seats, 2 school board seats, 2 township trustee seat on the ballot
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 13, 2021

This is a major election year in Ada.

Four council seats, two school board seats and two township trustee seats will be on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. Winners of those races will have 4-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

Ada council seats on the ballot are currently held by:
Terry D. Keiser - Republican
Jeffery Oestreich - Republican
Noah Ristau - No party designation
Robert Simmons - Republican
Council members not on the ballot:
Sheila Coressel
Linda Mason
The Ada mayor David Retterer is not on the ballot.

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Park district fiscal report available

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The annual fiscal report of the Park District, Liberty Township, Hardin County, for the year 2020 is completed.

Reports available for inspection at the park office, 600 S. Park Dr., Ada, or by contacting the clerk, Mary Jane Lee at 419-303-4810.

The park board meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the park office, 600 S. Park Dr., Ada.

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2020 Liberty Township annual fiscal report available for inspection

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The Liberty Township annual financial report for 2020 is complete and is available for inspection, according to Patty Griffin, fiscal officer. Persons interested in reviewing it may contact her at 419-296-4281.

 

 

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So, you think you know Ada? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The image is found on the wall of the Ada Public Library reading room.

 

 

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State of Ohio releases Phase 1B timeline for vaccinations

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

PHASE 1B TIMELINE

Governor DeWine reemphasized the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio's vaccination program, which is set to begin next week with those ages 80 and older.

This week: Today, the Ohio Department of Health will receive information from the federal government on Ohio's vaccine allotment for the upcoming week. This information, including which providers will receive vaccines and how many, will be communicated to local health departments this evening.

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