BLUFFTON–The visiting Ada High School softball team defeated local rival Bluffton 6-2 in a Northwest Conference game Thursday evening, April 13.
The Ada girls record improved to a sparkling 10-1 overall after the win. The purple and gold stayed in first place in the NWC at 3-0 with the convincing victory, tied with perennial power Crestview.
The Pirate girls fell to 5-6 overall and 1-1 in the NWC with the loss.
The Ada Lions Club will begin its Annual Mulch Sale on Saturday, April 29. Please call 419-634-5626 to place a delivery order. You do not need to call for a pickup order.
Prices for 2023 are $40 per scoop for Brown or Black Velvet Mulch, $20 delivery to an Ada Address, and $30 delivery to surrounding areas.
Proceeds go to the Ada High School scholarship program. The Lions note, "We would like to thank everyone in advance for supporting this very worthy cause." In 2022 the Lions scholarship award marked over $100,000 given since 2000.
For a recipient of a regional 2023 Jefferson Award and someone who earned Eagle Scout rank in spring 2022, Ada resident Aaron Spar is pretty matter of fact about his accomplishments. But as a scout with Down Syndrome, he is an exceptional individual in an elite group and has been spotlighted across area media.
By OSU Extension-Ag Crops Team
Edited by Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension-Hardin County.
HARDIN COUNTY–Even though some parts of Ohio have had a slow, cold spring, it’s still time to start thinking about alfalfa weevil scouting. Overwintered adults begin laying eggs when temperatures exceed 48°F. Peak larval activity and feeding damage occur between 325 and 575 heat units (based on accumulation of heat units from January 1 with a base of 48°F).
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
"The Final Countdown" is a song released by the group Europe on February 14, 1986. The song performed by the Swedish rock band reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song is often played at sporting events to rally the crowds.
On January 30, 2023, President Biden announced the administration’s intent to end both the national emergency and the public health emergency for COVID-19. These emergency declarations have to be renewed every 90 days and are set to expire on May 11, 2023. Experts have some significant concerns about the changes the final countdown will bring to medical services.
