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County Road 15 bridge rehabilitation in process
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 25, 2019

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In late March, The Icon visited the bridge project that crosses Hog Creek on Hardin County Road 15, west of Ada. Here’s a one month progress report.

The bridge is closed until mid-June while undergoing rehabilitation, according to the Hardin County engineer’s office.

The project, estimated at $220,314, includes work handled by the county and U.S. Bridge of Cambridge. A portion of the cost is covered by a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The U.S. Bridge portion of the project is estimated at $170,314 and the county's share is $50,000.

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ODOT holds application workshops

District 1 seeking to fill multiple positions in eight counties
Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 will hold two application workshop events in Lima to assist job seekers in applying for the organization’s open positions.

The workshops are to be held:

  • Wednesday, April 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bradfield Community Center, 550 S. Collett Street in Lima
  • Tuesday, May 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at OhioMeansJobs Allen County, 1501 S. Dixie Highway in Lima

ODOT personnel will guide applicants through the online process to apply for apprenticeships, seasonal highway technician positions or any other openings in Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot counties.

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Ada CIC meets at noon on Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Ada’s Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday.

The meeting, in the Dean’s Heritage Room in McIntosh, takes place at noon, according to Eileen Peterman, CIC treasurer.

A discussion of the Lincoln Highway BuyWay sale is part of the agenda, in addition to other items.

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5005 V

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, April 23, 2019

The Icon spotted 5005 V on a silver Chevy Traverse LS in downtown Bluffton.

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Ramp closure in Findlay starts April 29

Posted by Icon K on Monday, April 22, 2019

As part of the Interstate 75 reconstruction and widening project in the city of Findlay, the following ramps at the interchange of U.S. 68/state Route 15 and Lima Avenue are expected to close Monday, April 29, for approximately three weeks for roundabout construction.

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What a mess!

But, just wait until the end of September to see the renovation results
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 19, 2019

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The Ada police department is a mess – not the officers, rather the physical office.

But, that’s the plan, as work is now underway for a nearly $700,000 renovation of the Ada municipal building.

Kuhlman Builders, Ottawa, started the renovation earlier this week. The work should be finished by the end of September.

In the meantime, the police department is relocated on the second floor of the municipal building.

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