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July 19 chamber meeting to feature United Way director, library director

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 17, 2023

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a July membership meeting on Wednesday, July 19 at 8:00 AM at the Ada Public Library.

Speakers will be Martha Nau with the United Way of Hardin County and Rhett Grant, Ada Public Library Director. 

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Barbara Lois Hoyt worked for Continental Can

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 17, 2023

Barbara Lois Hoyt, age 80, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home.  

She was born on September 11, 1942, to the late Merlin and Virginia Poe.

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Who's counting? ONU Orientation!

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, July 17, 2023

Ohio Northern Orientation has this message for incoming students: "The middle of summer heat go you down? Don't worry because in 30 days the Tundra is going to welcome you home!"

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6-state project focuses on Move Over violations

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 17, 2023

July 16-22 initiative responds to crashes killing and injuring civilians and officers

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joins forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on Move Over violations. The initiative began on Sunday, July 16 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue through Saturday, July 22 at 11:59 p.m.

The high-visibility enforcement initiative includes the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the West Virginia State Police, as well as OSHP.

Since 2018, Ohio State Highway Patrol cruisers were struck in 61 crashes that were “Move Over” related. During that same time period, the Patrol issued 26,739 Move Over violation citations. These crashes resulted in the deaths of two civilians and 56 injuries to officers and civilians. In 2022, there were only 11 such crashes, 38 percent fewer than in 2021.

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July 17 Ohio Air Quality Advisory: Unhealthy for sensitive groups

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, July 17, 2023

COLUMBUS, OH (July 17, 2023) - Ohio EPA is issuing a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires again continues to adversely impact air quality. The advisory is in effect through the end of, July 17. Ohio EPA expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” to “unhealthy” ranges.

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Area Agency on Aging “3 for 3” July news

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, July 17, 2023

Vaccination funding received, July 21 disaster preparedness event, window a/c fundraising

The Area Agency on Aging 3 was recently awarded funding that will allow the AAA3 to provide outreach and education on the importance of flu, pneumonia, shingles and COVID-19 vaccines for older adults and individuals living with a disability. The award comes from the Administration for Community Living through USAging's Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. 

AAA3's initiatives could include hosting community vaccine clinics, providing in-home vaccinations, transportation to vaccination sites, and conducting outreach and education, among other activities.

Disaster Preparedness Event: Friday, July 21 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at North West Corp Apartments, |404 North West Street, Lima. AAA3 will host a free event for adults 55 and over. Participants will receive a free starter disaster preparedness kit and information packets, and general training for disaster, fire, tornadoes, etc.

The Silver Birch Foundation has purchased 10 a/c units to have on site for when the agency starts getting requests and there are no other alternatives. A fundraising campaign to support this program is being conducted through Wednesday, July 26. Donations can be made via cash or check (payable to Silver Birch Foundation).

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