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Unicompartmental Patellofemoral Arthroplasty

A unicompartmental arthroplasty is the replacement with a prosthetic of just one of the three compartments of the knee when it is affected by the condition of severe osteoarthritis (OA). Musculoskeletal providers divide the knee into three compartments: medial (inside) compartment, lateral (outside) compartment, and the kneecap on the femur (patellofemoral joint). Osteoarthritis is a systemic inflammatory condition that affects the entire joint, causing aching, swelling, stiffness, and deformities. One of its physiological signs is to degrade the cartilage lining of the bones.

Early bird pool passes still available

2021 Ada pool season from May 29 to Aug. 14

While the opening day for the Ada Municipal Pool is May 29, there’s still a change to purchase season passes at an early bird price.

Early Bird pricing is available now through June 20, and the price will increase on June 21.

Early Bird Pricing
• Daily admission: $4 per person
   (children 3 and under are free)
• Single Pass: $50
• Family Pass: $175 (2 Adults & 3 children)
   *Up to 4 additional family members may be added to the family pass at $15 each)

Driver killed at SR 117-235 intersection accident

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a two-vehicle accident that involved one person killed, which took place at the intersection of State Route 117 and 235 this afternoon (May 21).

The report follows:

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on May 20,  at 3 p.m.

The crash occurred on State Route 117 at the intersection of State Route 235 in southwest Hardin County and involved a 2015 Nissan driven by Richard Colbert of Celina and a 2021 Freightliner truck and trailer driven by Larsen Butrus-Ayoob Al-Najjar of Macomb, Michigan.

Virtual elementary art show

Sam Neiswander, Ada sixth grader’s art is among countless elementary art students’ work now available for viewing in Mrs. Winkeljohn’s virtual art show. Viewers can see art from all grades from first through sixth by clicking here.

Tickets on sale for Hardin Domestic Violence Center purse Bingo

The 10th annual purse Bingo benefiting Safe Haven of Hardin County’s Domestic Violence Center takes place Saturday, July 24, at Kenton’s Moose.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 and that includes 15 games of Bingo and hors d’oeuvrs.

Each Bingo game winner will win a designer purse. Along with Bingo is a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle and wallet raffle.

Tickets will be $40 at the door. Those who would like to donate cash or silent auction items for the purse Bingo may call Deb Oestreich to arrange pick-up.

Tickets may be purchased by calling Safe Haven at 419-679-4147.

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H update

By club reporter Lindsey Winings.
The Jumbo Jr. Farmers 4-H Club met at McDonald Township Hall on May 17th at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Claire Ketcham.

Ade Bridenstine led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mark Caldwell led the 4-H pledge. 

Roll call, noted by Tate Ketcham was responded to by members with their favorite season. 

Treasurer report was given by Noah Ketcham and a safety report was done by Tanner Schinness. The report was on gun safety.

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