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Like it or not, Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8. That will be the last time British Columbia makes the switch. According to CBC News, the Canadian province has adopted permanent Daylight Savings Time.

By Paula Scott and Betsi Werling

In February, Ada Schools Treasurer Tessa McVey presented an updated Financial Forecast for fiscal years 2026-2030 to the Ada Board of Education. The report provides information on funding, expenditures and fund balances. Financial forecasts are required twice a year by the State of Ohio.

See the report submission at https://reports.education.ohio.gov/report/finance-forecast-submissions

FROM FACEBOOK__Team registration is now open for the Hardin County Bowl for Kids' Sake, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio.

Organizers note, "Spots are limited, so grab three friends, hit the link below and sign up to be a part of our biggest event of the year. Lots of prizes to win and fun to be had!"

MEDIA RELEASE__A Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday March 9 at Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 1200 S. Main St., from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00  p.m. 

Please make an appointment on the app, online HERE or call 1-800-733-2767.

By Tim Glon

MEDIA RELEASE__Austin Veltman will step down as the head men's and women's swimming and diving coach after a successful eight-year run at Ohio Northern.

Veltman guided the men's squad to a 44-20 record and the women's team to a 33-36 mark in his seven seasons as head coach of the Polar Bears.

The season, the ONU men's team won its 13th Ohio Athletic Conference crown in school history and posted a perfect 8-0 record (4-0 OAC), while the women went 3-5 overall (2-2 OAC) and finished third at the OAC Championships.

Play #1 Marion Local in district final on Friday

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY__Ada senior Zack Zimmerman sank a driving bank shot with eight seconds left to lift the Bulldog boys basketball team to a thrilling 48-47 win over backyard rival Allen East in Div. VI district semifinal action on Wednesday, March 4 at Liberty-Benton.

The Bulldogs got the last shot in as the fierce foes traded the lead five times in the final minutes of the seesaw battle. 

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