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Q: Is Ada council legally permitted to meet via Zoom?

A: Yes; Ohio House Bill 197 permits governmental bodies access to Zoom
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Ada's April 7 council meeting via Zoom, with no members sitting together in the same room, poses the question, "Is this a legal, open meeting?"

The answer is "Yes." The answer comes from the the Ohio attorney general's office, which has issued guidance regarding this issue.

On March 13, 2020, Attorney General Dave Yost issued a letter of guidance in regards to the issue.

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Ada CIC cancels April meeting; next meeting July 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The Ada Community Improvement Corp (CIC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, is cancelled according to Eileen Peterman, CIC secretary. The next meeting of the organization is July 15.

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Ambulance district board won't meet April 20; next meeting May 18

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The Ada Liberty Joint Ambulance District Board will not be meeting on April 20.  The next meeting will be Monday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m., according to Nancy Kindle, fiscal officer.

 

 

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Mask poll has mixed results

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 13, 2020

Ada poll says "I'd use a mask sometimes when I'm in public." Bluffton poll says "I'd use a mask if I could get one." 

Click here to take the Icon's newest poll asking how you drink your coffee. Or, go to the bottom right side of the home page.

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Nine confirmed cases in Hardin County

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 13, 2020

On April 13, Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting the 8th and 9th confirmed cases of COVID-19. These are confirmed lab results of the virus.

According to Kelsey Ralston of the health department, "We at this time have not had a positive patient recover. We will however report those recovered cases as we have them in the county."

Ohio’s COVID-19 case data is below:
5,836 confirmed cases
42 probable cases (CDC expanded definition)
5,878 total cases 
1,755 hospitalizations 
227 confirmed deaths
4 probable deaths (CDC expanded definition)
231 total deaths 
548 ICU admissions

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$2.5 million Lincoln upgrade begins April 20

Project estimated to take 160 days
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 10, 2020

The $2.5 million Lincoln Avenue reconstruction and widening project begins Monday, April 20, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

The project affects Lincoln between Union Street and Klingler Road in the village.

Lincoln will close for approximately 160 days, but during that period access to Ada Medical and Diagnostic Center will be maintained at all times.

The project involves roadway reconstruction including storm sewer, water main, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. Beaverdam Excavating Inc., serves as the general contractor.  

Southern Detour:
Main Street/SR 235 to Lima Avenue/TR 50 to Klinger Road/CR 35.

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