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Get ready for: One of the coldest "arctic air intrusions" in recent memory

Batch of arctic air is displaced and hovers over the Great Lakes
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 29, 2019

A wind chill warning remains in effect from today (Jan. 29) until 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. Dangerously cold wind chills are expected for all of northwest Ohio. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in less than 10 minutes.

According to the National Weather Service, this is one of the coldest "arctic air intrusions" in recent memory, especially for Ohio and Michigan. From today through Thursday, expect frigid temperatures and bitterly cold wind chills, likely leading to widespread record lows.

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Health Department closes due to weather on Jan. 30 and 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 29, 2019

The Kenton Hardin Health Department will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30, and  Thursday, Jan. 31 for weather. The deparemnt will resume regular business hours on Friday, Feb. 1.

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Ada street projects, farmland lease moving along

Ream Street, Willeke Avenue and 33-acre tillable farmland
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Several 2019 Ada village projects are moving along this month. They include two street project and one lease of tillable farm land in the village. Details follow:

• The Ream Street 2019 phase II reconstruction and water replacement project, estimated to cost $712,560, is in the bid stage. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

The project consists of installation of a storm sewer, storm sewer laterals, repair of existing sanitary sewer laterals and water service branches if needed, curb ramps, barrier curb, and pavement planing along South Simon Street, South Johnson Street and East University Avenue.

Attached to this story are bid specs for the project.

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Red Cross provides suggestions to keep pipes from freezing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 29, 2019

The American Red Cross provides the following information concerning keeping your pipes from freezing.

Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break.

Pipes that freeze most frequently are:
• Pipes that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, and water sprinkler lines.

• Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets.

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Here's some Ada winter events to keep you warm

February and March will be busy in our town
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 28, 2019

Giant used book sale, Valentine’s Day parties at Ada elementary, ONU Relay for Life, a PaintINN and these events just get things started in February. Wait until you see what’s taking place in March in Ada.

It’s all in the Ada Icon Hometown Happenings, which features five pages of Ada and ONU events taking place in February and March, compiled by Darlene Bowers.

Events posted include those happening in:
• Ada schools
• Ohio Northern University
• The Freed Center
• ONU Observatory
• The Inn at ONU
• Public meetings
• General Ada events open to the public

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GRN THDR

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 28, 2019

What color is this car? Green, of course. This Chevy Astro was spotted in the ONU Sports Center parking lot last fall, coincidentally on a day with thunderstorms.

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