RIDGEWAY__The visiting Ada High School baseball team led early but eventually fell to Hardin County rival Ridgemont 9-4 on Saturday, April 25.
The Bulldogs jumped ahead in the top of the first inning on Wes Mowery’s two-run single. Ada then plated two more runs in the third frame to build a 4-1 lead.
But Ridgemont tallied three runs in the home half of the third to tie it up, 4-4. The Gophers then took control of the game by authoring a decisive four-run fourth inning.
The hosts added one more insurance run in the sixth to win by five.
ADA__The Ada High School tennis team lost to visiting Celina 5-0 on Saturday, April 25.
The youthful Ada netters dropped to 0-5 after the Bulldog battle defeat. Celina improved to 5-5 with the win.
The Bulldogs won the ensuing junior varsity match, 4-1.
“It was good to play so many matches and get everyone touches on the ball; we need more experience,” said first-year Ada head coach Shelleigh Alexander.
On display through May 15; gallery hours are 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. weekdays.
MEDIA RELEASE__A lush head of bright green, leafy lettuce and kale sprouts upward from an illustrated skull, as if replacing the brain with healthy produce. The vibrant green leaves provide a sharp contrast to the black and white illustration, a striking, vintage, scientific drawing of human anatomy. The cross-section reveals veins, muscles, and nerves, emphasizing the biological reality of the human body—reminding the viewer that we are complex, living organisms dependent on the food we consume. The text at the top, “Less Food Waste = Life,” is typeset in a bold, red, sans serif font. The equation signifies a complex global issue, communicating an undeniable truth.
April 24, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE__The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties invites the public to attend the Be Seen with Green Kickoff on Friday, May 1, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Spring & Main’s Patio, 147 S. Main Street, Lima.
The free kickoff event will celebrate the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and encourage the community to help light up the region in green throughout May. Attendees can pick up free green lightbulbs, Be Seen with Green window clings, and other promotional swag, such as Be Seen with Green t-shirts, while supplies last.
MEDIA RELEASE__ODOT District 1 has issued the following traffic advisory for Hardin County:
About the project
Micro surface State Route 309 between the Allen County line and the railroad west of Kenton, including the overlap section of State Route 235.
Project schedule
Estimated begin: May 2026
Estimated end: July 2026
In observance of National Donate Life Month, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital partnered with Lifeline of Ohio to host a flag-raising ceremony, bringing together caregivers, donor families and transplant recipients to reflect on the lasting impact of organ, eye and tissue donation.
FROM WWW.ONU.EUD/NEWS__Joey Green initially joined the Ada-Liberty EMS to boost his resume for medical school. After a few months on the squad, however, the Ohio Northern University student realized he thrived in the trauma care environment. He promptly switched his biology/pre-med major to nursing.
“Becoming an EMT changed my whole mindset and direction in life,” he said. “My dream job is to become a Life Flight nurse, although I may be too tall for the helicopter!”
Vitamin D insufficiency has become increasingly common among adolescents over the past decade. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports bone growth and helps keep bones strong. Research has found that at least 17% of adolescents and 32% of young adults are deficient in vitamin D, putting them at risk for injury.
