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SR 235-SR 309 detour for culvert replacement

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hardin County during the week of August 21. All outlined work is weather permitting.

State Route 235/State Route 309 between County Road 35 and County Road 45 will close on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for four days for a culvert replacement.

  • Detour: SR 309 to I-75 to SR 81 to SR 235, back to SR 309 (detour attached).

State Route 235 between County Road 130 and Township Road MD, approximately three miles south of the village of Alger, will close on Monday, Aug. 28, for approximately five days for a culvert replacement.­

  • Detour: SR 309 to SR 67, back to SR 235 (see detour).

Weekend Doctor: Coping with symptomatic arthritis

By Matthew Nienberg, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Do you have achy hips, a stiff neck, back pain or swollen knees? If any of these things sound familiar to you, you could be one of the millions of people in the U.S. who have symptomatic arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 58.5 million people have been diagnosed by a healthcare provider with some form of arthritis.  

In 2016, 25.7 million people, or about 44% of people with diagnosed arthritis, reported activity limitations due to the arthritis. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of work-related disability.

Bulldog gridders open with nailbiter win over USV

By Cort Reynolds

Tense and undecided to the very end, the Ada High School football team kicked off its 2023 season with a thrilling 24-22 win over Upper Scioto Valley Friday night, August 18, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Ada defense made two late stands to preserve the small lead and give the Bulldogs a hard-fought opening night victory versus their non-league arch-rival.

Military appreciation night at AHS football home game, September 15

The Ada Schools have announced the 2023 Military Appreciation Night will be observed at the home football game at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15.

Free entry will be given to all veterans and those currently serving. These guests will be invited on the field for the National Anthem.

Ada Schools fall sports calendar

The Ada Schools have provided the attached 2023 Fall Sports Calendar, which includes schedules for:

Varsity Football

JV Football

Junior High Football

Varsity Golf

Varsity Boys Soccer

JV Boys Soccer

Varsity Girls Soccer

Varsity Volleyball

Freshmen Volleyball

Junior High Volleyball

 

Human trafficking awareness event, August 22

Not all victims of human trafficking are abducted and taken from their family or community. Heartbeat of Hardin County and Safe Haven are holding a free human trafficking awareness event from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22 at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Conference room, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.

Julie Zaring, Executive Director of Heartbeat and Deb Oestreich, Executive Director of Safe Haven are trained advocates who will help parents learn the warning signs of human trafficking, in order to prevent their children from becoming victims. 

All are welcome from youth to adults; parental discretion is advised. For more information please call 419-679-4147.

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