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County opens medical supply donation site

Drop-off collection site provides, safe, easy way to support COVID-19 response
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 26, 2020

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital and the Kenton-Hardin Health Department announced the opening of a temporary donation site to provide a safe, convenient way to donate needed medical supplies while honoring the Governor and the State's directives on social distancing and group gatherings.

To drop off a donation please come to the main entrance of the Sherriff Office located at 1025 S. Main St., Kenton. 

Donations can be dropped off in the tubs located in the interview room just inside the lobby.  The site is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and will remain open until further notice.

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United Way Radio Day moved to April

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Messagre from Hardin County United Way

Due to growing concerns about the COVI-19 virus and in light of the recent order for Ohioans to “stay home,” the Radio Day for United Way of Hardin County has been postponed with a tentative date of April 18.

"United Way is extremely grateful for the donors of auction items and  volunteers for this event and look forward to the fundraising event for a great cause," said Phyllis Griffith of the United Way.
 

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March 25 Ada school update

Concerning meals, students' mental health, students' progress,
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Here is the March 25 community update from Ada Schools.

Yesterday was the first day, I think, where the Governor’s press conference didn’t impose a change or tweak to what schools are doing. So, we didn’t do a community update.

But, today I wanted to share a few things that may be helpful. We are awaiting word, hopefully next week, as to whether this closure is to be extended (which I personally believe is likely), and thus we will begin to communicate our plans moving past April 3.

In the meantime, here are some items I hope are helpful:

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Looking for online internet options?

Here's some information from the Ada school website
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The following is an announcement from the Ada school website:

Looking for online internet options? Here's some info we have:

Watch Communications:
The following measures are being implemented immediately and will remain in effect until April 30, 2020:

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What's for supper, Ada?

Check out the Icon's list of Ada and Alger businesses offering carry-out meals
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

What’s for supper?

Hey, Ada, you can still order meals from area restaurants and pick up your meal for carryout.

In addition to this list, drive-thrus are open at McDonald's and Taco Bell. The local list follows (If your business is not listed, send details to: [email protected]:

ADA BUSINESSES offering carryout
• New China Chinese Restaurant
419-634-8591

• Padrone's of Ada
419-634-4455

• Jalapenos
419-634-0440

• The Inn at ONU
419-772-2500

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State of Ohio now under “Stay at Home” order

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The State of Ohio announced on March 23 that Ohio will be under a "Stay at Home" order.

The order went into effect beginning Monday, March 23,, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, unless the order is rescinded or modified. 

"We haven't faced an enemy like we are facing today in 102 years - we are at war. In the time of war, we must make sacrifices, and I thank all of our Ohio citizens for what they are doing and what they aren't doing. You are making a huge difference, and this difference will save lives," said Governor DeWine.

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