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Kenton-Hardin Health Department warns of Benadryl TikTok challenge

It has come to the attention of the Kenton-Hardin Health Department that the Benadryl TikTok challenge is recirculating on social media. In 2020 the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued a warning pertaining to the dangers of this challenge. We want to make the public aware of what this challenge consists of so that parents and other individuals are aware of the dangers and what to watch for. The challenge consists of an individual filming themselves while ingesting anywhere between 12 -14 pills of the over - the - counter drug Benadryl. It is believed that individuals are doing this to experience the toxicities of the side effects of the drug which include hallucinations.

Memorial Day closings

The Alger Public Library will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Lynn Vally Farmers 4-H report, May 24

By Meredith Donnelly, secretary/reporter
Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Club 

The 5th meeting of the Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Club was held on 05/24/2023 at the Lynn Township Hall.

  • Pledge of Allegiance led by Conner
  • 4-H Pledge led by Sawyer
  • Roll call was led by Vice President, Layelle Coulson. Response was your birthday.
  • Last meetings minutes were read by Secretary, Meredith Donnelly
  • Minutes were approved
  • Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer, Aubrey Wilcox.
  • The club balance is $465.09. Pay your dues to Aubrey.
  • Moved into the meal.

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Application for 2023 Farmers & Merchants Picnic royalty

Is your child interested in becoming royalty at the 110th annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic?

The picnic will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Cash prizes will be given to the king, queen, prince and princess–honors awarded to the boys and girls who sell the most picnic raffle tickets. Crowning will be done the morning of the picnic following the parade.

Let’s talk lunch for elementary school students

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

Beatitudes community center, 210 N. Main St., will be offering a summer lunch program for Ada children who need assistance. Parents or guardians must call Deb Curlis at 419-788-9459 to register.

The program is available for any school aged child in the Ada area. You must be signed up to receive weekly meal bags.

Free weekly lunches will be provided starting June 2 and will be available each Friday until July 28.

April 2023 local weather observations

Check out the high and low points of area weather in April 2023 with the month's weather summary from NWS weather observer Guy Verhoff of Pandora.

April 2023 Weather Observations Chart

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