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March 2022

45810 blood drives in March

American Red Cross is scheduling appointment for the following March blood drives in Ada:

Monday, March 21, 2022, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St.

Thursday, March 24, 2022 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Ohio Northern University McIntosh Center, McIntosh Center

To schedule an appointment:

Call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: AdaCommunity. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history.

Board of Education will meet March 17

Ada Exempted Village Schools, 725 West North Avenue, will hold the March 2022 Board Of Education meeting and planning session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022

Board Members: Dr. Amy Mullins, President, Ronald Fleming, Matt Gossman, Ted Griffith, Steve Ramey. 

Board of Education information is listed at https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/districtBoardEd.aspx.

ONU softball takes two of three on final day in Florida

By Tim Glon, www.onusports.com

The Ohio Northern softball team posted a 2-1 record on a busy Friday, March 11, during the final day of its spring break trip to The Spring Games in Claremont, FL.

The Polar Bears (4-4 overall) began the day with a 3-2 loss to Catholic (D.C.) on Friday morning and a 4-2 victory over Arcadia (Pa.) on Friday afternoon.

Northern then picked up a game against Westfield State (Mass.) Friday night to help make up for three games lost during the week to rain and defeated the Owls 12-4.

Agenda for March 15 Ada Council Meeting

The Village of Ada council will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 15, 2022. Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 pm. 

Meetings are normally held in Council Chambers, located on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 115 West Buckeye Ave.  Elevator service is available.

To join remotely please follow link:https://teams.live.com/meet/9322547032512

Reed earns third place finish at NCAA III Wrestling Championships

By Tim Glon, www.onusports.com

ONU Freshman Jacob Reed (Canal Winchester/Lancaster) earned All-America honors with a third place finish at the 141-pound weight class at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday at the Alliant Engergy Power House in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Weekend Doctor: Overactive Bladder

By Cala Kelley, APRN-CNP, Blanchard Valley Urology Associates

Are you always running to the restroom? Do you plan your daily activities around knowing where bathrooms are located? Do you struggle with leakage of urine? If so, you may have overactive bladder (OAB).

OAB is characterized by a frequent and sudden urge to urinate that may or may not be associated with leakage of urine. These symptoms can make you fearful to leave your home, cause embarrassment and limit your work or social life. If these symptoms sound familiar, it is time to talk about treatment options with your healthcare provider.

Hardin Co. Homemakers event on April 5

On April 5, 2022 the Hardin County Homemakers will be hosting their annual Spring Achievement Day from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge, 801 Lima Street, Kenton, OH. The 2022 theme is “Homemakers are the Bee’s Knees.” Forest Jackson Homemakers will be signing members and guests 9 a.m. and Cultural Arts projects will be accepted at that time.

ONU wrestler clinches All-America honors at NCAA III Wrestling Championships

By Tim Glon, www.onusports.com

Freshman Jacob Reed (Canal Winchester/Lancaster) clinched All-American honors at the 141-pound weight class with a 7-5 decision Friday night, March 11, on the first day of the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships on Friday at the Alliant Engergy Power House in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Reed (40-5) is 2-1 thus far in the Championships and will face Josiah Gehr of Messiah (Pa) in the consolation quarterfinals on Saturday.

Spring into Wellness email challenge

OSU Extension 6-week email program

Are you done with bad weather and people being sick? Are you ready to re-charge your health by looking at the dimensions of wellness?

Wellness is more than just our physical health – it also includes emotional, financial, social, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, creative, and even career wellness. Join Ohio State University Extension for the “Spring into Wellness” 6-week email wellness challenge to learn more about these and other wellness topics.

Diamond sports sign up extended to March 14

Ada diamond sports sign up for baseball, softball and T-Ball have been extended.

Registration will close on Monday, March 14 at midnight. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

 

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