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Roundabouts improve traffic safety in northwest Ohio

Local stats demonstrate design effectiveness

The Ohio Department of Transportation is recognizing National Roundabouts Week as "a time to celebrate a simple engineering design that has dramatically improved the safety of intersections throughout the country."

LWV hosts Issue 1 information session, Sept. 9

Proposed "Citizens Not Politicians" Amendment

LIMA—The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will sponsor a public presentation on the proposed Citizens Not Politicians Constitutional Amendment, which will be on the Ohio ballot in November. The presentation will take place at the Lima Public Library Memorial Room (1st floor) on Monday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m.

Library card sign-up month

The Alger Public Library wants you to know that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: "Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other readers, a library card is your key to a collection of resources.

"Dive into the library shelves for new stories and adventures and kickstart your critical thinking skills. Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, and audiobooks that are available free with Libby and Hoopla!”

Alger has prize drawing during Library card signup month

The Alger Public Library wants you to know that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: "Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other readers, a library card is your key to a collection of resources.

"Dive into the library shelves for new stories and adventures and kickstart your critical thinking skills. Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, and audiobooks that are available free with Libby and Hoopla!”

Tickets now on sale for October 19 Bourbon Ball

The United Way of Hardin County has announced that tickets are on sale for the 2024 Bourbon Disco Ball: "This year we are traveling back to the 1970s when it was groovy to wear platform shoes and bell bottoms."

This is a costume recommended event. Call the United Way at 419-675-1860 to purchase tickets. Individual tickets are $30.00 with tables of 8 available for $210.00. Organizers emphasize, "Don't be a Jive Turkey, get your ticket today!"

SR 81 detour between Ada and Dola begins Sept 9

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 81 culvert replacement will impact traffic and close a section east of Ada beginning September 9.

State Route 81 at the intersection of County Road 95, approximately four miles east of the village of Ada, will close for approximately 12 days for a culvert replacement.

Detour:  U.S. 68 to U.S. 30 to SR 235, back to SR 81.

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