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By Sarah Lysinger, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released their song Fishin’ in the Dark on June 7, 1987 and it hit number one on the country charts both in the United States and Canada.  The American country rock band started in 1966 in Long Beach, California. Several artists covered the song written by Wendy Waldman and Jim Photogio. Kenny Chesney released a cover of the song with the title You and Me Go Fishing in the Dark. After Garth Brooks recorded his cover version in 2005, the number of downloads of the original song certified it as platinum.  

For those who know the lyrics, you realized the song is not really about fishing or even counting the stars at night.  It is too bad they were not fishing because the science about the benefits of fish in your diet is advancing.  

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On January 2, Mayor Dave Retterer made his annual report to the Village of Ada Council, as required by Ohio Revised Code - Title VII Municipal Corporations - Section 733.41. The following is his prepared speech.

The Village of Ada is composed of a variety of industries, businesses, people, of churches and opportunities. These comprise one of the many strengths of this village. An international company that could have expanded to a collection of other places chose to expand in Ada. A couple of Ada High School and University of Findlay college friends have chosen to invest in properties in Ada to build a brewery. Each of two couples from the region purchased an existing business and put their stamp on it. The pandemic caused a lot of problems for residents and the village itself. It appears that 2024 can be much better. 

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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 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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