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You could call it a spring sport

ONU hosted the annual National Robotic Football Tournament and Combine on April 1. The Polar Bears placed third in the tournament and fourth in the "combine" competition. Valparaiso University placed first overall, after beating Notre Dame University 75-24. PHOTO ONU Facebook.

Ohio Victory Gardens offers free seeds

By Ohio Department of Agriculture
Edited by Mark Badertscher-OSU Extension, Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY–It’s time once again to get your hands dirty and start growing! The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and Ohio State University Extension offices are kicking off the fourth year of the Ohio Victory Gardens program. Due to high demand, the program has expanded to include 50, up from 42 counties last year. Thousands of seed sample kits are available for free to the public to get people planting.

Specific days and times for each office are available on the Ohio Victory Gardens website, as well as planting resources and information. Hardin County OSU Extension will make available Ohio Victory Garden seed packets containing a combination of carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and sunflowers. Seeds are currently available at the Hardin County OSU Extension Office, 1021 W Lima Street in Kenton and will also be available at its annual Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Sale being held Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W Kohler Street in Kenton. 

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It’s electric: ONU EV charging stations serve campus and public

The first drive-in gas station—a social hub with a diversified retail model that offered amenities such as free air and water, tire installation and the nation’s first commercial roadmaps—opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1913.

Weekend Doctor: GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

By Tonya DeVaul, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. When this type of backflow happens repeatedly over time, it can lead to esophageal irritation causing GERD. Frequent acid reflux or reflux of nonacidic content from the stomach into the esophagus is what causes GERD. When you swallow, a circular band of muscle around the lower part of your esophagus, called the lower esophageal sphincter, relaxes to allow food/liquid to flow into the stomach. After this occurs, the sphincter then closes; however, if the sphincter does not relax as it should and/or it weakens over a period of time, stomach acid then flows back into the esophagus causing irritation/inflammation to the lining of the esophagus. 

Some very common signs and symptoms of GERD include burning in the chest after eating (which may be more noticeable at night or when lying flat), regurgitation of food or liquid that may cause a sour taste in the mouth, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), upper abdominal discomfort and the sensation of a lump in the throat (globus sensation).

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Bulldog tennis loss at St. Marys

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School tennis team lost a tight 3-2 battle at St. Marys Thursday evening, April 20.

The Bulldogs dropped to 2-3 with the loss. SM improved to 8-2 after the win.

Bulldog softball wins vs. Delphos Jefferson, stays 1st in NWC

By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS–The visiting Ada High School softball team ran out to a big early lead and run-ruled Delphos Jefferson 15-5 in a Northwest Conference battle Thursday evening, April 20.

With the victory, Ada remained tied for first in the conference standings with Crestview at 5-0.

The Bulldogs’ overall record improved to 14-1 after the win. The Wildcats dropped to 5-7 overall and 1-3 in NWC with the loss.

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