By Mindy M. Lause, RN Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department
Recent legislation has proven to be effective for trafficked persons. The Trafficking Victims’ Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 created the first comprehensive federal law to address human trafficking. The TVPA introduced a practical approach: prevent trafficking through public awareness, protecting victims of trafficking and prosecuting traffickers. Ohio’s Human Trafficking Law (ORC 2905.32) further defined trafficked persons to include minors and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Officers of the Ada High School Future Farmers of America in 1993 were, from left, Aaron McDougle, student advisor; Chad Goodwin, treasurer; Angie Hoffman, president; Chad Hazelton, secretary; Crystal Sharrock, Vice President; Joel Klingler, chaplain; Chip LaRue, sentinel and Trish Long, reporter.
If given the opportunity, Martrina Parks wouldn't change a thing. Even though the path wasn't clear or devoid of bumps along the way, she wouldn't go back and course correct. Everything Parks has gone through has made her into the player and leader she is today.
Parks isn't like many of teammates or opponents. She didn't gravitate toward the sport of basketball at a very young age.
Parks began her athletic endeavors in the competitive cheer world. It wasn't until middle school when Parks' father encouraged her to give basketball a try.
While post moves and ball-handling skills would come eventually, one thing was evidently clear from the beginning.
Matt Gossman was elected president of the Ada school board in 2020, during its reorganization meeting held Jan. 9. He replaced Amy Mullins, who was elected vice-president for 2020.
Several additional new year appointments followed.
The board set meeting dates as the third of each month at 6 p.m. with meetings to take place in the board office of the 1971 wing of the schools.
Among other action involving 2020, the board designated the Kenton Times as the official newspaper for the board notices.
The following board committee assignments were approved:
Sophomore Megan Lubinski (Milford/Brighton) helped Ohio Northern go 2-1 this past week and for her efforts was named Ohio Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week. The Polar Bears toppled Oberlin and Mount Union and fell to Kenyon.
Lubinski won a total of four events, while taking second in three other races. She swam a leg of the victorious 200-yard medley relay, and also added first-place finishes in the 200-yard individual medley, the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle.
Northern competes against Baldwin Wallace Friday before wrapping up the regular season at Case Western Reserve the following weekend.
The following is Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff's office.
Jan. 7
Medical emergency, Vancrest Nursing Home
Unwanted person, E. Ballard Ave.
Larceny, Community Markets
Animal call, CR 1
Reckless operation of a vehicle, SR 309
Animal call, N. Johnson St.
Jan. 8
Domestic trouble, W.Highland Ave.
Police escort, Hanson - Neely Funeral Home
Animal call, E. University Ave.
2 traffic stops
Investigate complaint, E. Lehr Ave.
The Ohio Northern men's basketball team used a strong start to the second half en route to topping Baldwin Wallace 81-74 on Wednesday evening inside the ONU Sports Center.
The Polar Bears have now won back-to-back Ohio Athletic Conference games, improving to 6-8 overall and 2-5 in the OAC. The Yellow Jackets fall to 8-6 overall and 4-3 in the conference.
"Our guys played with a lot of energy and intensity on the both ends of the floor," 4th-year head coach Rich Bensman said. "We've played hard and been really focused the past couple games."
Freshman Landen Long (Mason) poured in a career-high 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting.
The Ohio Northern men's basketball team used a strong start to the second half en route to topping Baldwin Wallace 81-74 on Wednesday evening inside the ONU Sports Center.
The Polar Bears have now won back-to-back Ohio Athletic Conference games, improving to 6-8 overall and 2-5 in the OAC. The Yellow Jackets fall to 8-6 overall and 4-3 in the conference.
"Our guys played with a lot of energy and intensity on the both ends of the floor," 4th-year head coach Rich Bensman said. "We've played hard and been really focused the past couple games."
Freshman Landen Long (Mason) poured in a career-high 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting.
Hardin County Crime Task Force announced results of a narcotics investigation in Kenton, according to Sheriff Keith Everhart.
The task force news release follows:
On January 15, the Hardin County Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at 41 Champion Court in Kenton, after an investigation to the selling of narcotics from this location.
As a result of the search warrant, narcotics and drug paraphernalia were seized from the residence.
One male was arrested for trafficking in drugs; another male and female were arrestedf for oustanding warrants.
