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USV Ambulance District celebrates teamwork

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 25, 2021

The Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District held its annual Christmas and Awards Banquet on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Alger Social Center. EMS Chief Doug LaRue opened the event with a moment of silence for members who had passed away and those who are ill, followed by a prayer lead by EMT Curtis Engelhardt. Members and their families were thanked for their sacrifice to keep the community safe and sound. 

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Student death announced by Ada Schools

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Ada Schools issued a community update at 8:33 p.m. on December 22 regarding the death of an Ada student. From Superintendent Robin VanBuskirk:

"Dear Bulldog Community,

"Our school community has suffered a tragic loss involving the death of one of our high school students today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.

"To help support each other, we will have a CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) team at the school tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 23, from 2:00-3:30. Please enter through the south door. We will gather in the cafeteria. 

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ODOT seeking public comment on U.S. 30 resurfacing

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is seeking public comments regarding:

U.S. 30 resurfacing – ODOT is proposing to resurface the roadway on U.S. 30 in Hancock County from the State Route 235 interchange (approximately three miles north of the village of Ada) to the railroad bridge just east of the U.S. 68 interchange (approximately 0.25 miles south of the community of Williamstown).

Construction activities may result in temporary ramp closures at the State Route 235 and U.S. 68 interchanges. If ramp closures are required, vehicular traffic at the ramps will be detoured temporarily.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2023.

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Community Improvement Corporation meets Dec. 15

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The Ada Community Improvement Corporation will meet at noon on December 15, 2021 at the Ada Historical Depot. (The October 20, 2021 meeting was cancelled.)

The meeting agenda includes:

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EF1 Tornado confirmed by National Weather Service

Photos by Ken Collins
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 12, 2021

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado south of Ada at an estimated time of 3:06 a.m. to 3:10 a.m.. on December 11. No injuries or deaths resulted from this event, which had a 1.6 mile path length.

The report reads: “The first sign of tornadic damage was observed at a residence just southwest of the intersection of State Route 309 and 235, where part of the roof was lifted off a barn and multiple softwood trees were snapped and blown in multiple directions.

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Severe wind damage at SR 235-SR 309

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 11, 2021

UPDATE 6:41 PM, December 11 The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio reports that preliminary information shows an EF-1 Tornado damaged a home and a business 2 miles south of Ada.

An EF-1 tornado has wind speeds of 86 To 110 miles per hour. The Ada Icon will post a followup story when the NWS issues its final assessment.

9:55 AM, December 11

Facebook viewers that reported strong winds damaged Tommy Tire Ada/Ada Truck Sales, 3032 OH-309 and a nearby house.

The Ada Icon has contacted the Hardin County Sherrif for more information.

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