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Northern Poll gauges sentiments on Biden, Trump, Brown and others

The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University has released the March Northern Poll, a web-based poll of 1,241 likely Ohio voters conducted from 03/06/24 through 03/11/24. The poll has a margin of error +/- 3.3% and was done under the leadership of Dr. Robert Alexander, Ph.D., professor of political science and ICAPP director; and Dr. John Curiel, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, in partnership with SurveyUSA.

Hardin County Goat Banquet on April 6

HARDIN COUNTY–The fifth annual Hardin County Goat Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 6 at the Family Center of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 15436 State Route 309 in Kenton. Registration and seating will open at 5:00 p.m. and the meal will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Weekend Doctor: Don't risk eclipse eye damage

By Stephen Orr, MD, Ophthalmology
Medical Staff Member - Blanchard Valley Health System 

The residents in this area will have a front-row seat for the total eclipse of the sun on Monday, April 8, 2024. For many, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With proper preparation and precautions, it is possible to safely observe the eclipse without damaging your eyes. 

“Eclipse blindness” is caused by the exposure of the retina (the back part of the eye) to high-intensity visible light. The rods and cones (the cells responsible for vision) can be permanently damaged by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during an event like an eclipse, even when there does not appear to be much light from the sun. This damage can cause permanent, irreversible visual loss by two different mechanisms. First, the light itself causes chemical reactions within the cells that cause them to stop functioning. Second, the actual heat from the sun burns and destroys certain layers of the retina. The end result is visual loss that can be permanent, and for which there is no current treatment.  

PHOTO Rose Previte book signing at Ada Public Library

The Maydan Book Tour is coming to Ada. Rose Previte, Ada native, author and renowned restaurateur will be at the Ada Public Library on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. There will be food, refreshments, a wonderful talk and book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

Plan a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day

From Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the United States extend as far back as the American colonial period and is one of our nation’s most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades and parties. These celebrations frequently feature themed cocktails and green pints, and the amount of alcohol consumed is higher than average.

Ada Exempted Village Schools to host Meet the Candidate event

The search for a new school superintendent for the Ada Exempted Village School District is progressing as planned, according to board of education President Ron Fleming. 

The search process was organized in January, progressed through a 6-week  recruitment period, several community and staff focus group sessions, a first  round of interviews with eleven candidates, and has now moved to the next  stage, where the board has chosen three candidates as finalists.

Each of the finalists has been invited to attend a "meet the candidate" event from 5:30-7:30pm on Tuesday, March 19 in the Auditorium. Any staff, parents or other community members interested in meeting the finalists are invited to attend. The finalists are: John Massara, Julie Simmons and Andrew Sprang.

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