DEFIANCE__The Ada High School swim teams competed in a five-team meet at Defiance Ayersville on Thursday, January 8.
Host Ayersville won all four dual meets, while the Pilot girls were 3-1.
Defiance, Elida and Fostoria also competed with Ada and the Pilots.
Junior Tim Chrissobolis touched first in the 100 butterfly and ended up second in the 100 breaststroke to pace the Ada boys.
Senior Lydia Demascio touched first in the 200 freestyle and also won the 100 backstroke. Senior Alyssa Nau won the 100 breaststroke and took second in the 100 free.
FINDLAY __The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team suffered through a cold night offensively as they lost 52-21 to perennial Blanchard Valley Conference power Liberty-Benton on Friday, January 9.
Ada trailed 14-9 after a low-scoring first half. L-B then broke away to outscore the Bulldogs 38-12 in the second half and win by 31.
Ada hung within striking distance after a 14-7 third quarter, down 28-16 heading into the fourth stanza.
By Navneet Patti, MD
Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
When addressing mental health concerns during pregnancy and postpartum, clinicians often focus mainly on depressive disorders. While screening for depressive symptoms remains essential, it is crucial to recognize that other significant conditions—such as perinatal anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and postpartum psychosis—are frequently overlooked and left untreated. Data indicate that up to one in six women may experience OCD symptoms and one in eight may have anxiety symptoms during the peripartum period.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Cask Room, 127 S. Main St., announced on December 1 that it would end service on December 13, 2025.
The owners remarked on "four incredible years" and said, "We're so grateful to our amazing crew and loyal customers who've been with us every step of the way. Thank you for an unforgettable journey."
The following results are from December 19, 2025 - January 8, 2026 of the Ohio Northern University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.ONUSports.com:
MEDIA RELEASE__Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart is inviting all Hardin County residents to attend Coffee With the Sheriff on Thursday January 15, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Jitterz Coffee Company, 23 N. Detroit St., Kenton.
The informal gathering will provide Hardin County residents the opportunity to enjoy good coffee (courtesy of the Sheriff) and casual conversation with the Sheriff and members of his staff.
Those attending are encouraged to ask questions concerning the Sheriff's Office and law enforcement efforts; voice concerns and offer their compliments. Residents may encourage friends and neighbors to attend with them.
