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GRAPHIC Use of Ada Food Pantry increased in 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The attached graph of 2023 Ada (Ohio) Food Pantry usage shows that it served far more indiviuals thatn in recent years. During the slowest month--March--just over 100 individuals were served. This is higher than the busiest month in 2021--October--when just under 100 received assistance. For more information, email [email protected] or call 419-634-5661.

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Eclipse Science Series at OSU Lima begins January 11

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Ohio State University at Lima in conjunction with Rhodes State College will host an Eclipse Science Series leading up to the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8. The speakers will dig into different aspects of the phenomenon during the series of science-based lectures and presentations.

The Eclipse Science Series events will be held on four Thursdays in January, February and March and is generously supported by the Charles River Laboratories. All events are free and open to the public. 

Discovering Animal Behavior During an Eclipse
7 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall

Marie Walton, naturalist from the Johnny Appleseed Metroparks District

JAMPD naturalist and Ohio State Lima alumna Marie Walton kicks off the series discussing some of the things we already know about animal behavior during an eclipse, the historical challenges to recording animal data during an eclipse, and ways the audience can help contribute to the scientific knowledge gathered during an eclipse.

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Liberty Township Park Board reschedules for January 29

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Liberty Township Park board has announced that it has moved its January meeting due to board member scheduling conflicts.

The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29 at 600 S Simon St, Ada.

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Ada school district land transfers report, December 2023

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The following nine land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in December 2023 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon HERE and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg HERE.

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AHS hosted annual Senior Citizen Luncheon

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 9, 2024

In December 2023 the Ada community came together for the Ada Schools' annual Senior Citizen Luncheon, which hosted over 140 guests.

The Varsity Basketball players served the meal while showcasing their dedication to community service. AHS cheerleaders greeted attendees and took care of their coats.

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Bulldog boys wrestling 10th at Woodmore

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 9, 2024

McClain wins 100th match and 150 lb. title

By Cort Reynolds

ELMORE__The Ada High School boys wrestling team finished a solid 10th at the 27-school Woodmore Invitational last Friday and Saturday, January 5-6.

Bulldog senior Clayton McClain won the 150 lbs. bracket crown and, in his third match of the day, became the third Ada grappler to record 100 career wins.

“One hundred wins is a major milestone in wrestling,” said Ada head coach Eric Perkins. “If not for the pandemic limiting matches his freshman year, Clayton would have been there a long time ago.”

McClain went a perfect 7-0 at the two-day event.

“He controlled every moment of every match he wrestled up to the championship,” said Perkins. “In that finals match, he gave up an early takedown and a couple near fall points to fall behind 4-0. 

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