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The Allen County Health Department reminds residents that we are in the midst of the influenza season in our area. 

This is also the time of the year that Norovirus, the virus that frequently causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps is reported in this area of the United States. 

These illnesses are seen in all age groups but increased rates typically occur in children.  

“It is common to see an increase in illness during this time of the year,” said Kathy Luhn, Allen County Health Commissioner. 

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The Ohio Northern men's and women's indoor track & field teams will host a canned food drive during the Joe Banks Invitiational on Saturday at the ONU Sports Center.

Collection boxes will be set up inside and outside of the fieldhouse. Suggested items include canned fruit, soups, pasta, rice, cereal and baking items. Ohio Northern is one of 11 teams that will be participating in the meet this weekend. Field events begin at 11 am and running events will begin at noon.

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Baby - it was cold outside. Over the past seven days low temperatures in the area bottomed out at 4 degrees, 5 degrees and 7 degrees. Jan. 28 was the first day when the low was above freezing. Here's the recent seven-day high, low and precipitation report from the Icon weather observer.

Date        High    Low   Prec.
Jan. 22     14        4  
Jan. 23     18        7     0.01
Jan. 24     22        5     trace
Jan. 25     22      16     0.12
Jan. 26     29      12     trace
Jan. 27      33     15     0.15
Jan. 28     49      33     0.15
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Actually, "no, thank you." The Ada McDonald's thermometer read 16 degrees on Wednesday. (The service station on North Main and 81 read 17 - but it didn't seem any warmer there.)

But, there's good news in the forecast. Depending upon which weather forecast you like, just like the stock market, the thermometer is on the rise.

We understand Friday's high will be 19, then we hit a hot streak: 25 predicted high on Saturday, 25 on Sunday, 28 on Monday - can you believe this - 37 on Tuesday, 46 on Wednesday.

Next thing you know we'll worry about the trees budding too early.

 

 

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Drive Time Driving Instruction, 4171 State Route 235, Ada, announced it's next series of classes. 

The series starts on Sunday, Feb. 3., according to Sara Kisseberth of Drive Time. February session is $20 off the normal pricing.

She added that the classes include:

  • 24 hours of required classroom instruction
  • Six sessions scheduled over a two-week period with your input
  • 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training
  • We'll pick you up and drop you off
  • No need to come to the office
  • Carefully chosen, highly qualified instructors

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The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce held its celebration dinner on Jan. 16 and announced significant dates for 2013 and made Board of Director appointments for 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Board of Directors are as follows:

2013
Karen Garver, Justin Courtney and Dustin Brooks

2014
Elizabeth Abel, Becky Neville, and Jolene Bailey

2015
JoNell Hanratty, Linda Fleming and Ashley Lehman

Significant dates to remember include:

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