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July 2020

Have Covid-19 questions?

Ada SAFE 2020 collecting questions from the public through July 18
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 9, 2020

Ada SAFE (Schools Are For Everyone) 2020 announces the beginning of “AMA: COVID Questions,” which will allow members of the community to ask questions related to the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.

These questions will then be answered by a panel of local experts from the fields of immunology, epidemiology, medicine, psychology, and public health. AMA stands for "Ask Me Anything."

Ada SAFE 2020 hopes that the videos that result from this project can provide vital information for all community members as Ada prepares for the opening of schools this fall.

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Safe Haven virtual purse raffle July 25

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Safe Haven of Hardin County plans a virtual purse raffle fundraiser via Zoom at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 25, according to Deb Oestreich.

Tickets may be purchased at Heartbeat of Hardin County, 220 E. Franklin St., Kenton, Monday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets are also available through the mail. Call Oestreich at 419-679-4147. Additional details are on the flyer above.

  

  

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Due to COVID-19 test cancellations

ONU makes  SAT and ACT scores optional for incoming students fall 2021
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Due to SAT and ACT testing cancelations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio Northern University will allow most prospective first-year students to apply for admission in the fall of 2021 without these test scores.

Students applying for admission to the nursing, early childhood education, and middle childhood education programs are not eligible for test-optional admissions and must present their ACT or SAT results due to accreditation standards.  Home-schooled students are also not eligible for test-optional admission.

The university will continue to maintain the same high academic standards, and the decision to submit test scores will be left to the student applicant.

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Ada Icon editor gives talk on Bluffton quarries and creek

Ever wonder what's at the bottom of the Bluffton Buckeye quarry?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Ever wonder what lies on the floor of the Bluffton Buckeye quarry?

How about this: Where did Bluffton residents swim a century ago?

And: How did Cigarette Creek get its name? Are you kidding, is there such a place in Bluffton? Where it is?

Now that I have your attention, please be aware that the above questions will be addressed in a Bluffton Public Library Zoom talk at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 9. Presented by Fred Steiner, you will learn some things you never knew about water-related subjects in Bluffton. 

Don’t worry if you missing it. The library will record it and you may watch it later.

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Kimberly Badertscher's story

Go Fund Me site established to assist with a July kidney transplant
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

A Go Fund Me fundraiser is underway this summer for Kimberly Badertscher, Ada HS and Ohio Northern graduate, according to Sharon Badertscher, her mother.

Kimberly has been scheduled for a kidney transplant at the end of July. She is responsible for 20% of the bill, a minimum of $20,000 out of pocket just for the transplant surgery itself. 

There will be additional costs, such as hospital stay, any labs or testing, pharmacy medications and supplemental oxygen.

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No F&M Picnic, but check out its raffle

Four top prizes to be drawn on Aug. 8; tickets available at park office
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

There won't be a Farmers and Merchants Picnic this year, but the planning committee will hold a raffle that you will want to have at least one ticket, maybe five, in your pocket.

Here's what you need to know about the prizes:
• 1st place - smoker/grill with Keystone Meat gift card
• 2nd place - Family Getaway to Kalahari
• 3rd place - flat screen TV
• 4th place - Firepit and bundled wood
• plus, several other prizes

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The zero entry answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

So you think you know Ada? Where is the message? The answer is in the photo below. It's the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool.

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Harvest time coming

Here's what goes into a wheat harvest
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Provided by Mark Badertscher, Hardin extension office
If you aren't a farmer, but have always wondered about all the things that go into a crop harvest, this article will provide many of your answers.

Farmers will be harvesting wheat in the next few weeks, seeing the outcome of what they planted nine months ago.  

However, farmers are already taking steps to prepare for the harvest, such as cleaning storage facilities and checking harvesting equipment.

Most farmers in the area will take their wheat directly to the commercial grain elevator soon after harvest.  They generally save their private grain bins for corn storage. 

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6 new cases in Hardin County

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting 6 new covid-19 confirmed cases at this time. Also reporting are 5 recoveries, and 1 negative test result.

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Hardin County sheriff's log July 6-7

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Here's the Hardin sheriff's log for July 6-7.

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