Village of Forest officials announced that the Splash Pad is back open and operational as of Wednesday. They said to be aware, the water features are on a timer, and once the water shuts off, to press the button only one time. It takes a few seconds for it to cycle around and restart. The issue was that the button keeps being pressed multiple times and it jams and ruins the switch. The Splash Pad is located at Gormley Park […]
The Ada School District has an anticipated opening for a full-time bus driver for the 2021-22 school year. The position includes benefits as well as reimbursement for training after one year of service. If interested, submit an application to Transportation Supervisor Tim Garmon at garmon t@ adabulldogs.org. You may also contact the district office at (419) 634-6421 with any questions. Applicants should complete the Classified Application found on the school's website: adabulldogs.org/Employment
The Board of Directors of Liberty National Bank held a ceremony Wednesday to honor Charles Van Dyne for his many years serving as a board member and Chairman of the Board for the bank. Van Dyne was recognized also for the countless hours of legal advice given to the bank staff, which he continues to do today. To mark his many contributions, the Board of Directors named the conference room in the Ada office as the Charles Van Dyne Conference […]
The West Ohio Food Bank announced a pop-up food distribution event will take place Friday Ohio Northern University. It will be held from 10am until noon tomorrow (June 18) at the Dial-Roberson Stadium Front Lot. You will enter off of Klingler Road, where the food will be loaded into your trunk or truck bed provided they are cleaned out. Qualifications include being 18 years of age or older with a valid photo identification and proof of residency. Food will be […]
The fourth round of winners for the Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery spoke with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine at a press conference this morning. For the second week in a row the winner of the $1 million lottery is a resident from our region. Suzanne Ward of Findlay got the call from the governor Wednesday evening informing her that she was the winner. The winner of the four-year, full-ride scholarship is Sean Horning of Cincinnati. Horning noted that his top choice for […]
Not only is Father's Day this weekend, it also has been designated Free Fishing Days. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said Ohio residents are invited to experience the state's public fishing opportunities without purchasing a license on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. All size and bag limits still apply during those two days. Outside of this weekend, a fishing license is required. The cost is $25, and the license is valid for one year from the date […]
Organization with Mission to Preserve Sight Educates Publicon Dangers of Using Fireworks Columbus, OH (June 16, 2021) – The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness, part of the nation’s oldest nonprofit eye health and safety organization, is dedicating the weeks leading up to the Fourth of July to helping educate the public on the dangers of fireworks. Fireworks seriously injure thousands of people every year, with some injuries even resulting in death. Burns were reported to be the most common injury […]
A full day of activities have been planned for the Belle Center Independence Day Celebration at the park in Belle Center on Sunday July 4. A parade line up will be at noon, and the parade moves out starting at 1 that afternoon. Live music will be featured in the afternoon and evening. In between, there will be kids and adult games, a kids tractor pull and war wrestling. There will be concessions all day. The fireworks show will start […]
COLUMBUS, OH – In an annual coordinated effort with the National Weather Service (NWS), the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is promoting June 20-26 as National Lightning Safety Awareness Week and encourages all Ohioans to know what to do before, during, and after thunderstorms, and to practice severe weather safety and preparedness throughout the summer. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! According to the NWS, every year in the United States, there are approximately 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes, and […]
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Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.