Regional news

 

Taxpayers in Hardin and surrounding counties can find free income tax assistance from Ohio Northern University business and law students through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).

Miss Vicki’s Music Studio of Ada, is offering free previews of group classes for the second semester. The studio offers group classes for:
• babies – age 6,
• group keyboard for ages 7 – 9,
• a home-school choir for 11 – 18 year olds,
• and keyboard for adults. 

A "Free Preview Week" is Feb. 3 – 7. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required. Open to all ages. For details, see www.MissVickisMusicStudio.com or call  419-679-8259. 

By Andrew Korba

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team will host its annual "Hoops for Hope" game on Saturday against Marietta at 3 pm. The team will hold a bake sale of assorted goods and will also have a raffle for various gift baskets.

All proceeds will go to breast cancer research. Before the game against Marietta, Northern will also have its annual alumni game, with tipoff scheduled for noon.

Ohio Northern stands at 13-4 on the season, with 6-4 mark in OAC play.

The Ada Public Library will offer free computer classes in February, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

Here's a summary of the classes:

What: The Ada Public Library will be hosting a handful of computer classes including various Microsoft applications, Pinterest, and more.

Who: Anyone is allowed to come to these classes, but space is limited.
*Sign-up by stopping by the Library or calling, 419-634-5246

Here are some announcements from the Ada schools, taken from the school website. Several events have been rescheduled and have additional snow dates listed.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Jan. 28 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal due to Teacher In-Service meetings

JUNIORS & SENIORS: The Lima News and Bluffton University are sponsoring the Leaders of Tomorrow program. All nominees will be recognized in a special section of the Lima News and invited to attend an awards recognition banquet! The 10 finalists and top honoree will receive special awards! Each school can nominate up to three juniors and three seniors. Apply by Jan. 31.

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance events in the county.

For more information on these and other events, check out our Community Calendar at www.hardinohio.org

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