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Village siren will blast at noon for 3 minutes
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Village of Ada will conduct its monthly test of its tornado siren at noon today (Wednesday, Sept. 16).

The siren will run for 3 minutes.The village tests the siren each third Wednesday of every month at noon.

As a note, Ohio Northern University completes a test of its tornado siren on the first Wednesday of every month.

The announcement by the village stated: "The addition of this siren allows Ada to be well covered in providing early warning to our residents in case of a tornado."

Persons with questions regarding the  testing, should contact the Ada Police Department at 419-634-0010.

 

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There's a spot for you at Ada's Red Cross blood drive

Monday at Community Health Professionals
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Covid-19 hasn't stopped blood drives from taking place.

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, in the Community Health Professionals Ada Visiting Nurses conference room, 1200 S. Main St.

To schedule an appointment, call Mary Hackworth, blood program leader for Ada community blood drives, at 419-604-8569 or 800-Red Cross.

You may also visit www.RedCrossBlood.org, and use the sponsor code: AdaCommunity.

Hackworth said that there is a need for power red bood donors and she has four open time slots for these donors

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Hardin sheriff officers rescue injured bald eagle

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 14, 2020

On Saturday Hardin County Sheriff officers Woltz and Carey assisted in saving an injured bald eagle. 

The photo of the bird shows that it is injured and lying in what appears to be branches or a downed tree.

The bird was taken to Crows Hollow Wildlife Center sanctuary in Richwood. 

The wildlife center spokesperson says that not only did the officers help rescue the eagle, but it was apparent they “have great compassion for animals.”

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Name this Ada location and maybe go home with a 3 Brothers Family Pizza

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 14, 2020

Can you identify the Ada location of this scene? If so, send your answer to: [email protected], in care of PHOTO CONTEST.

 We will not accept answers from Facebook. 

The winner receives a 2-item, 16-inch 3 Brothers Family Pizza. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18.

In case of a tie, the winner will be selected in a drawing of all correct entries.

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Icon poll results and invitation to this week's poll

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 14, 2020

Here are the results from last week's Icon poll. Click here to take this week's poll asking Would you have faith in a covid-19 vaccine introduced to the public before Nov. 3?

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Two drive-thru flu shot clinics on the calendar

Conducted by Kenton-Hardin Health Department
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 13, 2020

The Kenton Hardin Health Department will hold two drive-thru flu shot clinics this fall.

The first is Saturday, Sept. 19, and the second is  Saturday, Oct. 3. Both take place in the parking lot under the Health Department in Kenton and the hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Flue shots are given without persons leaving their vehicles.

About the Clinic:
• Masks required for the safety of staff and individuals.
• Vaccines available for ages 6 months and up.
• Personal insurance and Medicare accepted.
• Bring your driver’s license and insurance cards.
• High-dose flu vaccine available for persons 65 and older.

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