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Been thinking about joining the thirtieth annual Hardin Leadership class? March 1 is the registration deadline. Find the registration form HERE.

The program is designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders. Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills required by today's community leader, such as public speaking, conflict management, and marketing.

This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions, March through November. A tuition fee of $350.00 per person covers the expenses of the program.

Have your memories of more wintry weather grown dim? Here is the January 2023 weather summary from NWS weather observer Guy Verhoff of Pandora.

January Weather Observations Chart

JANUARY 2023 - PANDORA OBSERVATIONS

Avg. Temp 34.3

Normal Avg. Temp 25.4

Normal Avg. Prec 2.26

Max Temp 58 on the 19th

ArtSpace/Lima will host the 35th Annual Kewpee High School Art Invitational from February 15-March 1, 2023.

Kewpee Restaurants have sponsored this exhibition and will once again highlight student artists from area high schools. Artists from eighteen area high schools entered work to be exhibited.

The work is categorized in nine areas: Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.

There are awards in each of the entry categories, a Best of Show, and a Dr. Sullivan Award. Awards will be presented during the opening reception on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30-8:00 pm.

PHOTO from Artspace/Lima Facebook

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Make designating a sober driver your game plan this Super Bowl Sunday

COLUMBUS–As people gather for Super Bowl parties on Sunday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges fans to refrain from driving impaired. If you plan on consuming alcohol, don’t drive and plan ahead to designate a sober driver.

In an effort to keep our roadways safe this Super Bowl Sunday, troopers will be cracking down on impaired drivers. You can do your part by reminding friends and family that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

The US National Weather Service for Northern Indiana reminds us that "With strong, gusty winds expected throughout the day on Thursday (February 9), make sure you are prepared.

"Store/secure any outdoor items before winds pick up overnight and make sure you know how to safely drive during strong winds!"

The Midwest Regional Educational Service Center has announced preschool screenings for the 2023-2024 school year, including those for the Liberty Village Preschool, 725 W. North Ave, Ada.

If you have a child that will be age 3 to age 5 during the upcoming school year, call 937-599-5195 ext 3020 to schedule an appointment for screening or email Penny Carrig at: [email protected]

Liberty Village Preschool will have screenings on Wednesday, March 8.

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