Regional news

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beginning Monday, March 23,, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, unless the order is rescinded or modified.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

Asking for a list of employees essential to your business continuing operation

Update from  Hardin County Health Department
We are trying to share as much information as possible, we are encouraging any business even if essential to consider letting employees work from home, or the option to stay home for their health and safety.

The Sheriff and the Emergency Operations Center is asking for a list of employees that would be essential to your business continuing operations. We can be reached at the EOC number at 419-675-8488.

Preferably a list, and each employee should have a letter from your business stating they are essential in the event they would be stopped.

Employees of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will be working from home and the office is closed until further notice.

Staff members will be check emails and voicemails, and will work to respond as quickly as possible.

Holli Underwood, Economic Development | [email protected]
Jesse Purcell, Chamber & Tourism | [email protected]
Jacqualine Fitzgerald, Community Development | [email protected]
Chris Barker, Administrative Assistant | [email protected]

 

Because of the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19, Hardin Memorial Hospital-Kenton (OhioHealth) launched a temperature screening process Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m.

Screening stations will be put in place at all entrances. 

All OhioHealth associates, care providers, patients and those visitors (who fall under exceptions, i.e., end of life situations) coming into an OhioHealth care site will be required to have their temperature taken as part of the COVID-19 screening process. 

If the temperature is above 100 degrees, that person will not be allowed to enter the building.·

Look no further than the Ada Music Boosters

Back by popular demand the Ada Music Boosters are kicking off their Good Clean Fundraising Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener Fundraiser.  Proceeds will be used to help fund all Ada music programs. 

The detergent sale features detergent, fabric softener, and dish soap packaged in a 5-gallon bucket with a pump for easy dispensing. These are high-quality private label products not affiliated with big name brands.  

According to the Boosters, they are also selling Pod-Packs of detergent (180 count) and diswasher soap (200 count). All products sell for $45. The detergent and fabric softeners are available in a variety of scents. 

Here's this week's school meal delivery schedule

Community Update March 23, 2020

Because of the Governor’s order yesterday, a few things will be different at Ada Schools, including the days and times of meal deliveries.

Please read this update carefully.

As always, if you have any questions, you can email your child’s teacher, your principal, or your superintendent.

You can also call 419-634-6421. If that line is not answered directly, follow prompts to reach the CENTRAL OFFICE. Our staff gets an email when you leave a message on that line, and we will follow up or transfer your message to the right staff member.

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