January 2024

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By Sarah Lysinger, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released their song Fishin’ in the Dark on June 7, 1987 and it hit number one on the country charts both in the United States and Canada.  The American country rock band started in 1966 in Long Beach, California. Several artists covered the song written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photogio. Kenny Chesney released a cover of the song with the title You and Me Go Fishing in the Dark. After Garth Brooks recorded his cover version in 2005, the number of downloads of the original song certified it as platinum.  

For those who know the lyrics, you realized the song is not really about fishing or even counting the stars at night.  It is too bad they were not fishing because the science about the benefits of fish in your diet is advancing.  

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On January 2, Mayor Dave Retterer made his annual report to the Village of Ada Council, as required by Ohio Revised Code - Title VII Municipal Corporations - Section 733.41. The following is his prepared speech.

The Village of Ada is composed of a variety of industries, businesses, people, of churches and opportunities. These comprise one of the many strengths of this village. An international company that could have expanded to a collection of other places chose to expand in Ada. A couple of Ada High School and University of Findlay college friends have chosen to invest in properties in Ada to build a brewery. Each of two couples from the region purchased an existing business and put their stamp on it. The pandemic caused a lot of problems for residents and the village itself. It appears that 2024 can be much better. 

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Additional Hardin County information is available HERE on Facebook.

Getting interested in April 8 solar eclipse viewing opportunities or ways to provide services for those who will travel to the area?

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is working to compile a list of viewing locations that will be open to the public for eclipse viewing on April 8.

Anywhere with paved or gravel parking and open skies could be a good viewing location. You may choose to allow free parking, or charge a fee. You may be able to provide additional amenities, or not.

Locations can be added to the HCCBA website at www.hccba.com/eclipse

Ideas for viewing locations: Rural church parking lots, township halls, event venues, parks & outdoor athletic facilities, etc.

Help visitors to Hardin County know where they are allowed to park and view the eclipse, and what opportunities and events are available.

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By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School girls basketball team went on an early 18-0 run and cruised to a 67-37 win over visiting Lima Central Catholic Tuesday evening, January 9.

The Bulldogs trailed 6-4 but then ran off 13 unanswered points to take control 17-6 after the first quarter, and they never looked back.

They led 36-18 at halftime and 52-25 after three periods.

The 30-point blowout was Ada’s widest margin of victory this season.

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The Liberty Township Park board has announced that it has moved its January meeting due to board member scheduling conflicts.

The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29 at 600 S Simon St, Ada.

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The Harrod Event Center is hosting Futsal (indoor soccer) on Sundays from January 14-March 3.

K-2nd 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
3rd-5th 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
6th-8th 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
High School 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (N's permitting)

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The Ohio State University at Lima in conjunction with Rhodes State College will host an Eclipse Science Series leading up to the total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8. The speakers will dig into different aspects of the phenomenon during the series of science-based lectures and presentations.

The Eclipse Science Series events will be held on four Thursdays in January, February and March and is generously supported by the Charles River Laboratories. All events are free and open to the public. 

Discovering Animal Behavior During an Eclipse
7 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts in Reed Hall

Marie Walton, naturalist from the Johnny Appleseed Metroparks District

JAMPD naturalist and Ohio State Lima alumna Marie Walton kicks off the series discussing some of the things we already know about animal behavior during an eclipse, the historical challenges to recording animal data during an eclipse, and ways the audience can help contribute to the scientific knowledge gathered during an eclipse.

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The following nine land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in December 2023 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon HERE and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg HERE.

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In December 2023 the Ada community came together for the Ada Schools' annual Senior Citizen Luncheon, which hosted over 140 guests.

The Varsity Basketball players served the meal while showcasing their dedication to community service. AHS cheerleaders greeted attendees and took care of their coats.

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McClain wins 100th match and 150 lb. title

By Cort Reynolds

ELMORE__The Ada High School boys wrestling team finished a solid 10th at the 27-school Woodmore Invitational last Friday and Saturday, January 5-6.

Bulldog senior Clayton McClain won the 150 lbs. bracket crown and, in his third match of the day, became the third Ada grappler to record 100 career wins.

“One hundred wins is a major milestone in wrestling,” said Ada head coach Eric Perkins. “If not for the pandemic limiting matches his freshman year, Clayton would have been there a long time ago.”

McClain went a perfect 7-0 at the two-day event.

“He controlled every moment of every match he wrestled up to the championship,” said Perkins. “In that finals match, he gave up an early takedown and a couple near fall points to fall behind 4-0. 

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