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Work Zone Awareness week reminder from Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance reminds us that April 11-15 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. You, too, can spread the word!

Please drive safely in work zones. https://www.nwzaw.org/

The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) has been successful in spreading awareness for work zone safety across the country because of participation from organizations and individuals just like you. Hundreds of companies and individuals reach out to ATSSA on social media each year using #NWZAW. 

Kent State Guardsmen oral history project invitation

The Kent State Guardsmen Oral History Project, an award-winning endeavor that recently received grant funding, is continuing to seek former guardsmen who deployed to Kent in May 1970 when the shootings occurred.

“These men were castigated and vilified in the aftermath, and so understandably, they didn’t talk about it publicly,” says David Strittmatter, Ph.D., Ohio Northern University assistant professor of history and project organizer. “Time has a healing effect. We’re wanting to know: How has this followed you? How has it affected your life, if at all?”

April 18 free lead tests for children; Healthy Homes Awareness Month

The Kenton Hardin Health Department is joining the Ohio Department of Health to promote lead poisoning prevention efforts. In celebration of Healthy Homes Awareness Month, the Kenton Hardin Health Department is offering free lead tests for children under 6 by appointment on April 18. For more information, contact Kenton Hardin Health Department at 419-673-6230 and speak with a nurse.

Riders will loop Ada on July 16

The Bluffton Lions 8th annual Ride to Remember will include an Ada Loop on July 16, 2022. Registration is now open for this event at www.RidetoRemember.net / PHOTO from Bluffton Lions Foundation.

Correction: April chamber meeting is 4:30 p.m. at The Cask Room

The Icon has updated its calendar at www.AdaIcon.com/calendar; don't forget to update yours:

The Ada Aera Chamber of Commerce will not meet in the morning this month. Members will Mix and Mingle at The Cask Room, 127 S. Main, from 4:30-6 p.m. on April 20.

Larks and night owls should enjoy this meeting time!

Feature photo: Riders will loop Ada

Feature photo:

The Bluffton Lions 8th annual Ride to Remember will include an Ada Loop on July 16, 2022. Registration is now open for this event at www.RidetoRemember.net / PHOTO from Bluffton Lions Foundation.

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