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On display through May 15; gallery hours are 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. weekdays.

MEDIA RELEASE__A lush head of bright green, leafy lettuce and kale sprouts upward from an illustrated skull, as if replacing the brain with healthy produce. The vibrant green leaves provide a sharp contrast to the black and white illustration, a striking, vintage, scientific drawing of human anatomy. The cross-section reveals veins, muscles, and nerves, emphasizing the biological reality of the human body—reminding the viewer that we are complex, living organisms dependent on the food we consume. The text at the top, “Less Food Waste = Life,” is typeset in a bold, red, sans serif font. The equation signifies a complex global issue, communicating an undeniable truth.

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School softball team endured the rain to soundly defeat visiting St. Henry 11-3 in a non-conference contest on Friday, April 24.

The Bulldogs blew the game open with a seven-run second inning and dominated the game.

Ada improved to 15-2 overall with the home win. The Bulldogs are now  10-1 at home. SH fell to 3-12 with the defeat.

Ada freshman Tea Griffith hurled the first four innings. She struck out four and allowed one unearned run to earn the win.

May 1 at Spring & Main patio in downtown Lima

April 24, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE__The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties invites the public to attend the Be Seen with Green Kickoff on Friday, May 1, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Spring & Main’s Patio, 147 S. Main Street, Lima.

The free kickoff event will celebrate the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and encourage the community to help light up the region in green throughout May. Attendees can pick up free green lightbulbs, Be Seen with Green window clings, and other promotional swag, such as Be Seen with Green t-shirts, while supplies last.

Amidst the 21st-century trappings of the Ada Public Library, you'll find a 19th-century school desk display featuring indelible student carvings, books including the McGuffey Reader, and empty inkwells. Three back-to-back desks saved space and kept students within an arm's reach of each other. The display is part of Hardin County's America 250 celebrations.

FROM WWW.ONU.EUD/NEWS__Joey Green initially joined the Ada-Liberty EMS to boost his resume for medical school. After a few months on the squad, however, the Ohio Northern University student realized he thrived in the trauma care environment. He promptly switched his biology/pre-med major to nursing.

“Becoming an EMT changed my whole mindset and direction in life,” he said. “My dream job is to become a Life Flight nurse, although I may be too tall for the helicopter!”

By Ailing Chen, MD, Pediatrician

Vitamin D insufficiency has become increasingly common among adolescents over the past decade. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports bone growth and helps keep bones strong. Research has found that at least 17% of adolescents and 32% of young adults are deficient in vitamin D, putting them at risk for injury.

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