The Bulldog grapplers host the Ada Invitational Saturday, February 3 at 10 a.m.
MARION__The Ada High School wrestling team competed at the prestigious 21-team Marion Pleasant Sally George Invitational Friday and Saturday, January 26-27.
Elgin won the event with 174.5 points, followed by Ontario (160) and host Pleasant (158).
Ada finished 15th with 34.5 points, just behind Whitehall-Yearling (38) and ahead of Jonathan Alder (31.5).
Tickets for the February 29 Ada Distinguished Awards Night are now available for purchase online. The event will celebrate the Ada Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Outstanding Business for 2023 and Volunteer of the Year.
Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
In October, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, attended the 2023 Putnam County annual Pheasants Forever Black Swamp Chapter Youth Pheasant Hunt. The Black Swamp Chapter of Pheasants Forever partnered with Kalida Fish and Game Club to offer the hunt. Hunters aged 17 and under had the opportunity to hunt ring-necked pheasants with bird dogs and their handlers. More than 50 youth from Putnam County attended, and most were successful in harvesting a bird.
By Danielle Wicker, LPN
Pediatric Supervisor, Caughman Health Center
For parents in today’s world, there are numerous daily tasks to juggle, from going to work to preparing meals and driving kids to and from practices. Sometimes, if we do not have any concerns as parents about our child’s development, we may not realize the importance of making time for their well-child exams.
While it may feel like there are not enough hours in a day, it is important to keep well-child exams as recommended. The American Academy of Pediatrics developed a well-child exam schedule, which allows patients to be seen at strategic ages to ensure growth and development milestones are on track.
A suggested schedule of well-child visits, beginning from a child’s birth, typically includes the following ages:
On Saturday, January 20, the Ada High School Alumni Association (AHSAA) hosted a reception to induct two graduates in the school’s Hall of Honor. Two individuals were recognized as the association caught up with a delay caused by COVID public gathering restrictions.
Danny W. Hassell, a 1975 graduate, and Michael Elliot, a 1977 graduate, were presented with duplicate plaques of those installed in the hallway adjacent to the school cafeteria.
HARDIN COUNTY__A Beef Quality Assurance certification training is scheduled for Monday, February 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hardin County OSU Extension office located at 1021 W Lima Street in Kenton.
