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No Wilson garage sale this year

The 2020 Wilson garage sale is cancelled according to officials at the local plant. Traditionally the sale attracts hundreds of person during the September sale, but not this year. This is a scene from a previous sale as people wait in line for the doors to open.

"We need clothing processors"

Beatitudes looking for Wednesday and Thursday volunteers

With summer nearly over and planning for a regular fall routine on most viewers minds’, here’s something to consider from Beatitudes.

Beatitudes, 210 Main St., Ada, is taking applications for volunteer positions, according to Deb Curlis, director. 

“We need clothing processors,” she said. “This is a perfect volunteer position for a husband-wife team, best friends or any single person.”

She said that volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

“We’re the only community center offering all clothing for just $1,” she said. “I invite you to come join our team and know that you are helping out your community."

Who is my teacher?

Ada Schools release elementary teacher class list

It's one of the most-asked questions as school year begins: “Who is my teacher?”

Ada schools released the Kindergarten through sixth grade class lists and those are now online. Click here to view. The first day of school for Ada is Monday, Aug. 24.

This year’s teaching staff includes:

Kindergarten
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Klingler
Mrs. Wissman
Mrs. Daft – Online

First grade
Mrs. Etgen
Mrs. Gossard
Mrs. Ludwig
Mrs. Daft – Online

Q&A with Meri Skilliter, Ada superintendent

Safety in school • Masks • Sports and activities • Online learning and homeschooling • Other questions

AdaSAFE reached out to the Ada Schools the first week of August with  questions from community members. HERE are the answers received.

Meri Skilliter, superintendent, emphasized in her reply: "We have answered below to the best of our knowledge at this time. Things are always evolving and change is inevitable, but we have done our best to answer as things sit today." 

Mrs. Skilliter stressed the importance of parents emailing or calling their building principals, as it is best to have questions answered directly to the parent/ guardian as applies specifically to their child or children, as each child's circumstances are a bit different.

Findlay ramps to open, traffic on I-75 to be switched into final traffic pattern

The project in its entirety is expected to be completed in late October

The remaining closed, reconstructed ramps at the U.S. 68/State Route 15 interchange with Interstate 75 will open this weekend, marking the last, significant structures to be completed on a historic project in Findlay and Hancock County. 

"This project is a significant part of our efforts to modernize and reconstruct the I-75 corridor in northwest Ohio. Since 2012, we have invested $1.1 billion into nearly 55 miles of I-75 from the Ohio and Michigan border to Lima," said Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks, who was in Findlay to mark the occasion.

Date shows significant increase in cases among younger adults

Today Governor DeWine shared updated data on the percentage of cases in Ohio by age group. The data shows a significant increase in positive cases among younger adults over the summer, particularly in the age range of 20-29. 

As of Friday afternoon, there are 106,557 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 3,784 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 12,128 people have been hospitalized, including 2,755 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov. 

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