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January 2025

Make your move to APL chess club on Monday

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 5, 2025

What's up at the Ada Public Library, January 6-11 

Monday, January 6

Chess Club - 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 7

Tween Time (6th grade) - 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Family Storytime - 6-7 p.m.

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Winter Weather Advisory update for January 5-6

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Weather Event Onset 1:00 PM (EST), January 5

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon (January 5) to midnight EST Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

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Ada girls basketball falls to Waynesfield-Goshen

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Kenley Poling (2) scored career high 14 points

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - The Ada High School girls basketball team battled but fell 66-36 to non-conference foe Waynesfield-Goshen on Saturday, January 4.

The home defeat dropped the Bulldog record to 1-10 overall. Waynesfield-Goshen improved to 7-4 after the win. 

Tiger senior six-footers Tatelyn Faraglia and Raegan Hutchison combined for 38 points. Sophomore guard Tarynn Vorhes netted a career-high 20 markers as W-G shot well despite a two-week layoff.

“I thought we played really hard, but they are such a tough matchup with their size and two bigs who can shoot,” said Ada third-year head coach Zach Ricker. 

Waynesfield shot well despite a two-week layoff between games. The Tigers improved to 7-4 with the decisive win, while Ada fell to 1-10.

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Spring Youth Soccer registration announcement and links

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Message from the Ada, Ohio Soccer Association

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Registration is open for Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County will hold its annual Bowl For Kids' Sake event at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22 at Hillcrest Lanes in Kenton.

Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy "a day of bowling, camaraderie, and philanthropy, all in support of local youth mentorship programs."

Participants can register individually or as teams. Registration is open at at https://bit.ly/HardinBFKS until February 10. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and begin fundraising efforts. 

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Bulldog boys basketball beats Arcadia with rally in OT

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 4, 2025

Hickman steal and 3 pointer wins it

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – Ada junior Kayleb Hickman stole a long in-bounds pass, then dribbled downcourt and nailed a top of the key triple just before the buzzer to lift the Ada High School boys basketball team to a thrilling 56-55 overtime win over visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Arcadia on January 3.

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Raines awarded 4-H recognition  

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 4, 2025

KENTON, Ohio — Amanda Raines, 4-H Youth Development Educator in Hardin County, was awarded the Epsilon Sigma Phi Mid-Career Service Recognition Award at OSU Extension's Conference on December 11, 2024.

This award is give to an Extension professional with 10-20 yars of service who exemplifies outstanding programs, service and leadership.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters announce Awards & Appreciation Dinner

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 4, 2025

Lima, OH -– Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc. has issued an open invitation to its Awards & Appreciation Dinner on February 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The "Igniting the Path: Illuminating Futures Together" event will be held at Old  Barn Restaurant & Grill.

“This Valentine’s Day, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the love, commitment, and partnership that shape the lives of young people and help them reach their full potential,” said Dr. Portia Smith, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio. “It’s an  evening to reflect on the incredible power of mentorship and the community that makes it  possible. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?” 

The Awards & Appreciation Dinner is open to all community members who share a passion for supporting youth development and empowerment. Tickets are available for purchase at  https://bit.ly/BBBSAwards25.

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Weekend Doctor: New treatments protect babies from RSV

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 4, 2025

By Brittany Grider, MD, Pediatric Hospitalist

It’s always a joyful moment when a new baby is born. Everyone in the family wants to come meet the new addition. A few days later, this precious little baby is struggling to breathe and needs to be in the intensive care unit (ICU) with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis. 

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Level 1 snow emergency in Hardin County, January 3

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

Posting to Facebook, the Hardin County Sheriff's Office announced a Level 1 Snow Emergency on the afternoon of January 3 with this note:

The roads are beginning to ice over again, please use caution while driving.

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