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SR 81 will be restricted work zone next week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 12, 2020

During the week starting June 15, State Route 81 between the village of Ada and the village of Dunkirk will be restricted through the work zone for the removal of reflective pavement markers in preparation for upcoming chip seal operations.  Work will be performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage.

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What's that yellow plant blooming in fields around Ada?

Cressleaf groundsel, or butterweed, and it a concern for livestock producers
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Cressleaf Groundsel is in full flower currently in forage and unplanted fields across the state.  While this is not a new weed, prevalence has been increasing causing concern for many livestock producers. 

Cressleaf Groundsel is toxic to both cattle and horses.  Cattle are 30-40 times more susceptible to poisoning than sheep or goats.  Calves and younger cattle are more susceptible than older cattle, but it can be fatal at high enough doses to all age groups.  

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Police, fire, rescue busy following heavy rain and high winds

Tree fell, blocking State Route 81 at County Road 15
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Heavy rains and high winds kept police, fire and emergency crews busy and on continued alert in Ada in the late afternoon and into the evening on Wednesday. The following reports from the Ada police indicate problems across the village:

• 5:27 p.m. – Power pole burnt and wire fell near a shed east of 332 Hays Ave. Fire department and EMS also responded to this call

• 5:31 p.m. – Large tree fell, blocking State Route 81,  both lanes, Country Road 15 and SR 81

• 5:36 p.m. – Tree limb hanging on a power line,  945 S. Main St. (2 calls)

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Here's the weather map at this moment

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Here's the weather map at this moment.

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Still can't location this?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

GSI - So, you think you know Ada? Where might we find this scene. Check the next photo and look way up.

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"I felt compelled to do something – anything"

It started with one person holding one sign
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

By Bel Mancuso
George Floyd, 46, was not the first victim of police brutality. 

But his death spurred an uproar across all 50 states and 18 countries. Despite Ada’s small size, there were many who were outraged by Floyd’s death and decided to it was time to demand change. 

The first protest was held on Sunday, May 31, on Ohio Northern University property, across from East of Chicago. 

It was started by Gabe D. Rastatter, who is a third-year law student at Ohio Northern University. Once others saw him protesting a crowd began to join.

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