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Temperatures hit 90 last month

According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, Icon viewers experienced a hot July 4 weekend as temperatures reached 90 degrees on July 5.

The average temperature for the month of July was 73.4.

Total precipitation was 4.69 inches. The average precipitation for July has been 3.80 inches.

The July 2021 daily weather summary follows.

Hardin Co. Dept. of Job and Family Services announces Back to School Clothing Program

Applications must be picked up by Aug. 5

The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced they have launched a countywide back to school clothing program for eligible Hardin County families.

"To be eligible families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades PreK-12 and be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s right around $53,000 a year,” stated John Folk, Hardin County JFS Director.

GOCC President receives ACCT Regional CEO award

Glen Oaks President Dr. David H. Devier has been chosen by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) as the recipient of the 2021 Central Regional Chief Executive Officer Award. He will be recognized during the 52nd Annual ACCT Leadership Congress, in San Diego in mid-October.

Devier, a native of Ada, Ohio, has worked in education for over 45 years and has served as the president of Glen Oaks since January, 2014. Prior to that he held leadership positions at: Clark State Community College in Springfield, Ohio; University of Cincinnati Clermont College in Batavia, Ohio; Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio; and Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.

Extension Rainfall Report for June

Mark Badertscher
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator
Hardin County Extension

Community Improvement Corp. meets July 21

Meeting takes place at the Ada Historical Depot

Ada’s Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) will hold an in-person meeting at noon, Wednesday, July 21, according to Eileen Peterman, secretary. The meeting takes place at the Ada Historical Depot.

The agenda includes the treasurer's report and committee reports. Committees designated within the CIC include industrial, commercial, water resource plan, community, and executive board.

Remaining meetings for 2021 are scheduled for October 20 and December 15.

During the April 21 meeting, 2021 officers were elected as follows:

  • Jamie Hall, president
  • Brandt Miller, vice president
  • Eileen Peterman, treasurer and secretary

Two Students from Ada Recogonized at Miami University

Elizabeth Milks was named to the Miami University spring 2020-21 President's List.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2021-21 have been named to the President's list recognizing academic excellence.

Milks, from Ada, OH, is earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Premedical Studies.

Kendal Guagenti was named to the Dean's list at Miami University for the 2020-21 Spring semester.

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