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Santo and Schwemer file as Judgeship candidates

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Hardin County Board of Elections has certified the petition of Ada resident Maria Santo as a Republican candidate for the May 3, 2022 primary election for the newly created Hardin County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division, Judgeship.

Santo is Magistrate in the Juvenile and General Divisions of the Hardin County Common Pleas Court.

Mark Schwemer has filed and been certified as an Independent candidate.

These certifications were confirmed by the board of elections on November 15.

The deadline for filing a Partisan petition is February 2, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.  The deadline to file as an Independent is May 2, 2022 (the day before the Primary).

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Unofficial elections results for Nov. 2, 2021 Ada General Election

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The Hardin County Board of Elections has reported the following unofficial results for the November 2, 2021 General Election in the Village of Ada.

The information below lists a candidate or proposed tax and the number of votes recieved. Unofficial election winners marked with *

For Member of Council, Village of Ada (four candidates for four seats; Noah Ristau withdrew)

*Sean Beck 331

*Jason Campbell 395

*Jeff Oestreich 425

*Robert C. Simmons 455

 

For Township Trustees (four candidates for two seats)

Ben Brite 246

*Gary G. Hall 542

*Bradley D. Hays 679

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Dunkirk water project funding announced

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 29, 2021

This week State of Ohio announced a first round of water infrastructure grants with $93 million going to 54 projects in 60 Ohio counties. 

This includes a $342,000 grant to replace existing floating aerators at the Dunkirk's wastewater treatment plant with a new aeration system that will provide a complete aeration and mixing process during the wastewater treatment process. This project will benefit 714 people.

Further information on the grants can be found on the governor's website.

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Tuesday Meal Bags at Beatitudes

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Two new services are being provided at Beatitudes Thrift Store and Community Center on Tuesdays:

  • Tuesday Meal Bags To-Go. Pick up between 12:00-5:00 p.m. 
  • Cold and Flu Bags, Pick up also between 12:00-5:00 p.m.

The center has a new pantry that allow volunteer staff to more easily provide items for visitors. Donations funded the materials and construction of the pantry. The partition wall has a growing display of donor names.

Beatitudes: 210 N. Main St. Ada; 419-890-3650.

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Blessings for Christmas sign up

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Ada community program Blessings for Christmas will sign up families needing assistance at the holidays. 

Sign ups take place at Ada First Presbyterian Church, 201 S Main St. (corner of Lincoln & Main). Please use the side entrance on Lincoln Street across from the post office.

Families are matched with other Ada families that provide food and gifts for Christmas.

Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 7-8 p.m.

Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7-8 p.m. 

Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

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Ada Town and Gown, Citizen of the Year nominations sought

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The Ada Town and Gown Association is accepting nominations for Distinguished Citizen of the Year for both 2021 and 2020. As it did last year, the organization will forego a banquet due to COVID-19 concerns.

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