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June 2024

Summer Read photography program for ages 8-13

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 8, 2024

4:00 p.m. on July 10, 24 and July 11 at Ada Public Library

Did you know Miss Kari at Ada Public Library was a professional photographer? Join her at this Summer Read program and learn to take awesome photos! (Ages 8-13) Make sure to bring a phone or camera!

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Weekend Doctor: What is an OB hospitalist?

Posted by Staff on Saturday, June 8, 2024

By Dawn Hochstettler, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology, OB Hospitalist Program at Blanchard Valley Hospital

A growing number of hospitals are employing obstetric (OB) hospitalists as part of their clinical staff. But what is an OB hospitalist? How do they change the scope of obstetric care offered at a hospital? And what does this new model of practice mean for you or your loved one?

Hospitalist care first started in the mid-1990s. The OB hospitalist is present in the labor and delivery unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This model was developed as a way to help provide more immediate and efficient care to patients who present to the hospital.

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May 2024 land transfers in the Ada school district

Posted by Staff on Friday, June 7, 2024

Compiled by Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following eight land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in May 2024 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon  and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

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Ada Gators edged by Shawnee in WOAL swim opener

Posted by Staff on Friday, June 7, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ The Ada Gators summer swim team hosted the Shawnee Country Club in the season opener of West Ohio Aquatic League competition on a breezy Thursday evening, June 6, at the municipal pool.

The Gators lost the combined boys/girls meet by a score of 373-297. The Shawnee girls won 215-146, and the visitors edged the Ada boys team 158-151.

Luke Harriger won five races in the boys 7-8 age bracket to pace the Gators.

Landry Harriger touched first in four races in the boys 11-12 division.

Gators winning three individual races apiece were Claire Kemmere (girls 15-18), Jacob Szippl (boys 15-18), Lincoln Harriger (boys 13-14) and Olivia Agozzino (girls 11-12).

Ada’s Lily Baumgartner (girls 15-18) and Isaac Agozzino (boys 13-14) each captured first in two events. 

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Ada Gators begin Thursday night home swim meets

Posted by Staff on Thursday, June 6, 2024

The Ada Gators will host four home swim meets at the Ada Municipal pool on consecutive Thursday evenings in June.

The 6:00 p.m. meets will take place on June 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Mark you calendars or check our Community Calendar for reminders.

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Public meeting on June 11 to discuss plans to improve downtown intersection

Posted by Staff on Thursday, June 6, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

A special session of the Ada Council will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main to discuss this proposal. Community members are encouraged to attend.

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Walking on Sunshine: Sunscreen Health

Posted by Staff on Thursday, June 6, 2024

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Katrina and the Waves released their hit Walking on Sunshine in 1985. It was meant to be an optimistic song, which took on a new meaning in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. 

If you are walking in the sunshine, are you protecting your skin? Two people die of skin cancer every hour in the United States. Five or more sunburns in your life doubles your risk of melanoma (skin cancer). Having your first sunburn as a child increases the risk of skin cancer by 80%. Sun exposure also accelerates skin aging and wrinkling. 

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Cheerleading competition at Hardin County Fair

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Registration must be postmarked by August 1

The Hardin County Agricultural Society is hosting a cheerleading competition at the Hardin County Fair on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

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Ohio Lake Erie Commission receives $5.8M

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Award to fund projects in underserved Ohio Lake Erie Watershed communities

CLEVELAND, OH - May 30, 2024 - Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) has been selected as one of four recipients of the multi-million dollar Great Lakes Environmental Justice Grant Program awards, aimed at improving environmental outcomes in underserved and overburdened communities within the Great Lakes Basin.

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Friendship Gardens announce summer programs

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Free programs, no registration required

HARDIN COUNTY __ The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting three summer garden programs at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W. Kohler Street in Kenton.

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