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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.

COLUMBUS--The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an opportunity for Ohio school districts or their partners to apply for funding to develop and implement projects that enable and encourage children to safely walk or bike to school.

The Ada High School after prom committee has announced its first 2023 After Prom raffle fundraiser:

Tickets are $20 and you have a chance to win some "big cash." The winners will be announced at the February 11 basketball game. 

To purchase a ticket, contact the high school office at 419-634-2746.

"All proceeds benefit Ada students and will provide them with a FUN night of games, GOOD food, and AWESOME prizes!"

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The eighth annual Hardin County Horse Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 18 at the Kenton Moose Family Center. The doors will open at 4:00 pm for a silent auction to raise funds for the scholarship fund and food will be served at 5:30 pm. Banquet tickets this year are $12.00 for adults and $9.00 for youth under 18 years of age. Children aged 6 and under are admitted free.

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