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Drop in for Star Party views of Uranus and the gibbous moon

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 10, 2022
  • Friday, Nov 11, 8:00-10:00 p.m., "Uranus at Opposition"
  • ONU Observatory, 800 W Lincoln Ave

The public is invited to drop by the ONU Observatory between 8:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, for the fourth public astronomy event at ONU Observatory for this Fall.

Q: What's round, green and full of methane gas?  
A: Uranus!  

Yes, Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun is the inspiration for our event this Friday.

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Extension Rainfall Report for Growing Season

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 10, 2022

By Mark Badertscher

HARDIN COUNTY–-With the help of fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters, the Hardin County Extension office has collected unofficial township rainfall data for the past thirty consecutive years. The 2022 growing season began with some early planting in April; however wet soil prevented much field work from occurring in April. In addition, a spring snow arrived during the month. The month of May brought rain and cool temperatures for farmers in Hardin County.

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Alger Library has creative, fun activities in November

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The Alger Public Library calendar for November has events for children and adults. Stop by 100 W. Wagner St. or visit the library website to find out what's happening each day.

Here's a sampling:

Book Club - Monday, November 14th at 5:00 p.m.

Discuss The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott

Turkey Color by Number - Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | 1-2:00 p.m.

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Holiday Spectacular tickets in Ada going fast

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

At the writing of the article only a few seats are left for the Thursday, November 17 performance of Ohio Northern University's Holiday Spectacular at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts in Ada. Friday and Saturday performances are sold out.

Additional performances are scheduled for the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, 7 Town Square, Lima. Tickets for these performances may be purchased at any Kewpee Hamburgers location.

NOV. 17-19 at Freed Center for the Performing Arts (Ada)
DEC. 2-4 at Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center (Lima)

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Ambulance and Fire Dept. levies pass in November 8 election

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The Hardin County Board of Elections has reported the following unofficial results for the November 8, 2022 General Election for the Village of Ada and Liberty Township.

Unofficial results show that voters approved the new levy for the ambulance district and renewal of the fire department levy.

The information below lists proposed taxes and the number of votes recieved.

ADA-LIBERTY JOINT AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Proposed levy

For the Tax Levy - 64.64%

788 - On election day
227 - Absentee ICC
0 - Provisional
146 - Absentee ICX
1,161 - Total Votes

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Teens for Christ investigation announcement

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

This announcement was issued by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office on November 8: 

As you are aware, we have been investigating complaints involving members and staff of a local Teens for Christ chapter for several months. As of the date of this email no state charges have been filed and it is unknown if any will be. As this investigation has proceeded, we have found that many complaints cross state lines and some of the alleged questionable conduct has occurred far outside of this agency’s jurisdiction.  

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