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May 2012

Pharmacy students meet legislators

Posted by Abigail Neville on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Eleven Ohio Northern pharmacy students attended the 2012 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Conference on National Legislation and Government Affairs in Washington, D.C., from May 7-10.

The ONU students met with key members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as government officials and political insiders, to share their views on targeted community pharmacy issues. The ONU contingent visited with both of Ohio's senators, Sherrod Brown and Ron Portman, to discuss proposed pharmacy legislation. Students also were able to meet individually with their congressional representatives or staff.

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ONU honored with Edison Gold Medal as member of KEEN

Posted by Abigail Neville on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN), a collection of 20 colleges and universities that includes Ohio Northern University, was awarded an Edison Gold Medal in the category of Collaborative Networks and Support on Thursday, April 26. The award was announced during the Edison Awards’ 25th anniversary celebration in New York City.

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Church of Christ Disciples VBS June 11-14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The Ada Church of Christ Disciples, 316 S. Main St., will host its summer Vacation Bible School in June.

This year's VBS is from Monday, June 11, to Thursday, June 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each evening. VBS is open to youth ages 4 to 14. This year's theme is "Armor of God. The VBS includes crafts, games and snacks.

 

 

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Stratton Greenhouses open Memorial Day noon-5 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Highway, will be open Memorial Day, May 28, from noon to 5 p.m. A greenhouse only sale includes: 20 percent off square and mocca mixed annual planters and 20 percent off geraniums.

www.strattongreenhouses.com

419-358-6950

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Ada Icon owners available to talk with Ada service clubs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

A standing invitation: Want to know more about The Ada Icon? Fred and Mary P. Steiner, Icon owners, offer their services to speak with any Ada service club, organization or interested viewers. 

"We'd like to explain all the features that The Ada Icon offers," said Fred Steiner. "We are available anytime this summer to meet with interested groups. The Ada Icon has many features and we want Ada residents to take advantage of these."

For example, The Icon features:

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IRS offers "fresh start" changes

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

 

The Internal Revenue Service  announced another expansion of its "Fresh Start" initiative by offering more flexible terms to its Offer in Compromise (OIC) program that will enable some of the most financially distressed taxpayers clear up their tax problems and in many cases more quickly than in the past.

"This phase of Fresh Start will assist some taxpayers who have faced the most financial hardship in recent years," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. "It is part of our multiyear effort to help taxpayers who are struggling to make ends meet."

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Danny J. “Crazy Dog” McDougle 1953-2012

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 21, 2012

Danny J. “Crazy Dog” McDougle, age 58, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:30 p.m at his residence in Dola, Ohio.

He was born on Dec. 11, 1953 in Kenton, Ohio, to Thomas Jay and Ruby Eleanor (Sparrow) McDougle. His father survives in Dunkirk, Ohio, and his mother preceded him in death.

Danny worked for Tower Automotive. He was a graduate of Hardin Northern High School.  He was a member of the NRA, National Muzzle Loaders Association, Liberty Conservation Club and Disabled Veterans of America.

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Apollo student built home goes up for June auction

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 21, 2012

Apollo Career Center Carpentry and Construction and Equipment Technology classes are putting the finishing touches on Apollo's student-built house.

Open Houses will be held June 3, 1-3 p.m. The stone and vinyl ranch is is located on a wooded lot in Cridersville at 723 Briarwood. The interior includes three bedrooms,
two full baths, Granite countertops and custom cabinets. It will be offered at public auction Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m.

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Delays, rain . . . but ONU contingent now ready to roll

Posted by Abigail Neville on Monday, May 21, 2012

By Christine L. North

I am in the Dominican Republic for my fourth visit.

We had a bit of a challenge getting here Friday – a mechanical issue with the plane delayed us for five hours – but we received a $100 voucher toward future travel and $6 to buy lunch so not a bad deal.  And given that there was a huge tropical depression sitting over the Dominican Republic and a lot of rain, we didn't miss much.  No real beach-time was sacrificed!

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Kevin Byrne named head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern

Posted by Abigail Neville on Monday, May 21, 2012

Kevin Byrne has been named the head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern University.

Byrne comes to Ohio Northern after a 4-year stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he served as associate head coach, and brings 13 years of coaching experience and three years of experience playing professional basketball to the Polar Bears.

The Akron, Ohio, native also has coaching stints at Marietta and Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) and played professional basketball for three seasons in Europe.

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