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It's more than a meal application

Free meals continue at Ada schools, additional benefits available for some students
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 8, 2021

Ada Schools will continue to provide meals for free to students for the remainder of the year.

However, those who qualify for free or reduced lunches are still encouraged to complete the meal application, according to an announcement from the school.

These applications are used for additional benefits to the family and to Ada school, according to a post on Ada Bulldogs Facebook.

Applications can be downloaded from our website, or by clicking here or a paper copy can be mailed home to you. Parents and caregivers may contact the school office for more information.

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Village contracts with RITA for income tax collection

Beginning Feb. 1 residents and businesses will have complete access to RITA’s MyAccount applications
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 7, 2021

The Village of Ada has contracted with Regional Income Tax Agency, RITA, for 2021 to assist with the collection of village income taxes.  The company is located in the Columbus suburb of  Broadview Heights.

In previous years the village used the services of Central Collection Agency, CCA, as its income tax agency.

RITA mailed letters to Ada residents and businesses in December. The letter follows:

Dear Ada Residents and Businesses:
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) will begin collecting municipal income tax for the Village of Ada.  

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Ada village office phone, internet service repaired

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 7, 2021

This story was updated at 1:46 p.m. Thursday.

The village of Ada offices had experienced phone and internet service interruption today, Jan. 7.

And, at 1:46 p.m. the village announced that the phone and internet connections were restored.

The original announcement was made at 8:39 a.m. on the village website. It read: 
"The village offices are experiencing a phone and internet services interruption today, Jan. 7. We have our telecommunications provider working on the issue; we do not know when services will be available.
 

 

 

 

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Phased approached to prioritize vaccine distribution

Ohio has 3 times the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations it had on Nov. 1 and nearly 7 times the number it had on Oct. 1
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Here are updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic from the governor's office. 

VACCINATION PHASES
Because the availability of the vaccine remains limited in Ohio and across the country, Ohio is taking a phased approach that prioritizes the most vulnerable citizens, those in the healthcare field, and school staff members.

Phase 1A, which is currently underway, includes approximately 1 million Ohioans. 

It is anticipated that vaccine distribution in Phase 1B will begin as Phase 1A begins to wind down. 

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2020: hot year politically and a year to forget on a social level

But, weather-wise it was pretty ho-hum
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Additional weather data
posted on bottom of story 
Although 2020 will be remembered by many as a year to forget, weatherwise, the year appeared rather ho-hum. And, given 2020, otherwise, we’ll take it.,

2020 wasn’t really record-setting: not too hot, not too cold, not too much rain, nor too much snow.

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Park board, Ada school collaborate on park facilities

The most immediate improvement discussed is installation of turf at War Memorial Field
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The Liberty Township Park District Board and Ada Schools have been meeting to discuss renewal of the school contract with the park board for use of facilities.

Part of the talks have been about ways to improve the fields and facilities going forward to improve usability and safety for many athletic teams.

While talks have included strategic planning for improvements to be made in the future, the most immediate improvement discussed is the installation of turf at the Ada War Memorial Field.

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