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Ohio secretary of state wants money to pay for postage on all absentee ballots

In 2016, 1.2 million Ohioans cast their absentee ballot by mail.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is requesting the authority from the Ohio Controlling Board to use funds from the Business Services Division fund within the Secretary’s office to pay for postage on all absentee ballots. 

In May, following the Ohio primary, Secretary of State Frank LaRose made a number of recommendations to the Ohio General Assembly that required legislative action to ensure a successful General Election.

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No Wilson garage sale this year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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.

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"We need clothing processors"

Beatitudes looking for Wednesday and Thursday volunteers
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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."

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Who is my teacher?

Ada Schools release elementary teacher class list
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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

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Q&A with Meri Skilliter, Ada superintendent

Safety in school • Masks • Sports and activities • Online learning and homeschooling • Other questions
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 17, 2020

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.

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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
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 16, 2020

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.

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