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Ohio continues into peak time for deer-related crashes

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

COLUMBUS ___A reminder to motorists regarding the increase in deer-related traffic crashes this time of year has been issued by six agencies that respond to and track incidents.

Since 2018, statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 104,328 deer-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways. While 95% of deer-related crashes only resulted in property damage, 33 crashes resulted in fatal injuries to motorists, with a total 34 people being killed. Additionally, 47% of these crashes occurred in October, November and December.

The reminder includes these points:

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Purple Star status illuminates Ada Schools' engagement with military families

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 9, 2023

By Paula Scott

The State of Ohio Purple Star Advisory Board has selected Ada High School to be among the 511 active Purple Star Schools in the state for 2023. According to the Ohio Department of Education, over 14,000 students in the state are part of military families. The Purple Star award is given to “schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.”

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Voters support Ada incumbents, select two new school board members

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, November 8, 2023

By Paula Scott

A summary report of unofficial results for the November 7, 2023 General Election has been reported by the Hardin County Board of Elections. Results for Ada mayor and council members, Ada Exempted Village school board members, Liberty Township trustee and fiscal officer and school and library levies are below.

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November 7 General Election serves up competitive Ada races, state issues on abortion and marijuana 

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 4, 2023

By Paula Scott

The November 7 general election will present the following ballot items to voters in the Ada School district, the Village of Ada and Liberty Township.There are multiple candidates for mayor and school board seats, while two council incumbents are running unopposed. Ohio Issues 1 and 2 regarding an abortion and reproductive rights amendment and the legalization of marajuana are expected to interest voters.

Voters in Ada North and South precincts vote at Ada Community Health Professionals, 1200 S Main St. Voters in the Liberty Twp. precinct vote at The Centre on Central, 111 Central Avenue.

Polling hours are 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

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Ada Schools parent-teacher conferences, Thanksgiving break

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Parent-teacher conferences at the Ada Schools will be held during Thanksgiving week for grades K-12. Conferences for students in grades K to 5 will be student- led.  

To sign up for your conference time, click the link HERE.  

Parent teacher conferences are:

Monday, November 20 from 3:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 

There will be no school for students from Tuesday, November 21-Friday, November 24.

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Ada Food Pantry use update for October 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, October 29, 2023

The Ada Food Pantry recently posted the graph below on Facebook with this caption:

"Here are the most recent numbers on Pantry use. It's been several years since so many people have needed our assistance. We thank everyone who continues to support us with gifts of food, funds and prayer."

The chart shows that in August 2023 individuals served reached 175, the highest number during the reporting period beginning in 2016.

The highest number served in prior years reported was 150 in November 2022. The lowest number served was between 25-50 in March and April of 2021.

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