A fireworks display will take place in the Village of Ada. The Ada Icon reported the display will happen on Friday, July 2. It is scheduled to start around 9:45 that evening. They will be launched from the Ada baseball field near the Ada park. The fireworks have been approved by the park board, Village Council and an agreement with the fireworks producer.
The Hardin Northern Public Library hosted the Exotic Zoo Tuesday afternoon. It was held at the park in Dunkirk. If you missed it, you can see the Exotic Zoo on Tuesday July 6. It will start at 11 that morning at Ada War Memorial Park. The Exoctic Zoo is part ofAda Public Library summer reading program. Ada Library Director Rhett Grant said all are welcome at the event.
The Lima Police Department has been experiencing an increased number of thefts from vehicles lately. The department reminded residents to remove the keys from their vehicle and lock the doors. They should also hide items of value, or remove them from the vehicle. Officials say following those simple tips will help prevent you from becoming a victim. Residents are also encouraged to call 9-1-1 if they see suspicious activity.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine was joined by several members of the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate to sign a coronavirus pandemic relief bill. House Bill 170 provides over $787 million coronavirus relief assistance to Ohio's public and private schools. Additionally, it provides $173 million to the Ohio Department of Health for COVID-19 testing and vaccine distribution efforts, and $7 million to further support the Ohio National Guard's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ridgemont school graduates are being reminded about graduation week activities. Mandatory graduation practice will be held Wednesday June 2, rain or shine, from 10am until around noon in Ridgeway. Lunch will be served afterwards. The Ridgemont Graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday June 4 at 7pm. The rain dates are June 5 or 6 with the same start time. Graduates will meet in the Ridgeway gym at 6pm. The gates will open at 5.
After being forced to cancel in 2020, the Tree Town Festival is set to return this year with numerous activities being planned. The event starts with the Festival Parade on July 9. The weekend will be loaded with great activities including a 3 on 3 Soccer Tournaments, National Kiddie Tractor Pull, kids fishing derby and 3 on 3 basketball tournament just to name a few. Some of the fun games will include Kids Got Talent, and the Newlywed Game, plus […]
Findlay Police arrested a man after an incident in that city on Memorial Day. According to a release, officers were dispatched to 1600 Lippincott Avenue to investigate a fight in progress. When officers arrived, the suspect ran into a garage and barricaded the doors. During the course of negotiations, it became apparent the suspect was overdosing on narcotics and stopped responding to officers At that time, entry was made, and Chadwick Meeks was arrested. He was transported to Blanchard Valley […]
Due to low air and water temperatures over the Memorial Day weekend, the opening of the Kenton Swimming Pool was delayed. The pool is now scheduled to open this Friday June 4. The hours will be from 1 until 7p. By then, temperatures are forecast to rebound to low 80's for Friday and Saturday. Even better swimming weather is expected by Sunday with plenty of sun and temperatures well into the upper 80's.
Findlay - The time period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive buckled, focused and sober. Last year, 452 fatal crashes killed 478 people during this time period. From 2016 to 2019, this number was on the decline. In 2020, this number jumped by more than one-third. These 100 days only represent 27 percent of the calendar year, but […]
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