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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 attached graph of 2023 Ada (Ohio) Food Pantry usage shows that it served far more indiviuals thatn in recent years. During the slowest month--March--just over 100 individuals were served. This is higher than the busiest month in 2021--October--when just under 100 received assistance. For more information, email [email protected] or call 419-634-5661.

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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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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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