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21-day 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. statewide curfew

The curfew will not apply to those going to or from work, emergencies, or medical care. • Curfew is not intended to stop anyone from getting groceries or going to a pharmacy.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

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

STATEWIDE CURFEW
Governor DeWine announced today that the Ohio Department of Health will be issuing a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. statewide curfew beginning on Thursday, Nov. 19. The curfew will be in effect for 21 days. 

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2020 growing season in a word: dry

This is 4.57 inches below the 10-year average growing season precipitation, and 5.76 less inches of rain than last year’s growing season. 
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

By Mark Badertscher
 With the help of 15 volunteer rainfall reporters, the Hardin County Extension office has collected unofficial township rainfall data for the past 28 consecutive years. 

The 2020 growing season began with some early planting in April followed by wet fields for most of May. 

This caused issues with ponding, replanting, and some crops getting planted later than planned. 

Once crops did get planted, the months of June and July brought a dry period with parts of Hardin County being in a moderate drought area as determined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

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There's only 101 of these balls - and each is Ada-made

Wilson announces a limited edition, red, white and blue football
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Only 101 Ada-made limited edition red, white and blue Wilson footballs are now available for sale at a first-come, first-serve basis.

Wilson made the announcement yesterday. Each football is priced at $119.95.

Here’s how Wilson announced the limited edition football:

Red, White and Blue. Each game, this distinguished trio receives the standing ovation that gets fans on their feet and activated for kickoff.

Those same colors and sense of pride cover the NFL shield. Featuring red, white and blue laces, “The Duke” commemorates this historic 101st NFL season with this first of its kind look.

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False alarm: Water off for residents of Turner Avenue 400 block

Crews were able to do their work without disrupting service
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

This story updated at 2 p.m. - 
Crews were able to complete the repairs on the 400 block of Turner Avenue without having to disrupt services.  

The Ada Public Works department is performing repairs on the 400 block of Turner Avenue.

Water to residents on 400 block of Turner will be turned off while these repairs are ongoing.

The Village website and Facebook page will be updated when the repairs are complete and water is turned back on.

If you are not on the 400 block of Turner Avenue and you do not  have water, please contact the office at 419-634-4045 option 1.

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So, you think you know Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

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As covid-19 concerns rise in Hardin County

Liberty and Quest close lobbies, drive-thrus remain open
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 16, 2020

The rise in covid-19 cases in Hardin County resulted in two Ada banks closing their lobbies and Beatutudes shortening its hours. Here’s updates from those bank’s Facebooks:

Quest Federal Credit Union - Effective Monday, Nov. 16, all Quest Federal Credit Union branch lobbies will be closed, out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our members and staff. All services will remain available via drive thru, online channels, or by phone.

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