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Friday ONU vaccination times changed to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Friday’s vaccination clinic at the Ohio Northern University King Sports Center takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a change from last week’s announcement.

Governor Mike DeWine recently designated HealthWise Mobile Clinic as a mass-vaccination site for serving those who don’t have easy access to larger metropolitan areas where vaccines are more readily available.

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You are what you eat

This saying also goes for the information that we consume
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

By Amelia Alexander
We live in an age of information, but unfortunately, we also live in an era of misinformation. 

 Fake news spreads like wildfire. Fake news is information that is false or completely misleading that is presented as news. Fake news travels about 6 times faster than regular news on social media. This is extremely concerning.

Many of us consume news online, via social media. About 86% of adults admitted to at least getting some of their news through social media. 60% recorded that they often get their news from social media, according to a Pew research center study, conducted Aug. 31-Sept. 7, 2020.

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DeWine will visit ONU's vaccination clinic on Friday

Ohio will begin working with universities to offer vaccination clinics on campuses across the state
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Governor Mike DeWine plans to visit Ohio Northern University's campus mass vaccination clinic at King Horn Sports Center on Friday.

He expects to arrive on campus at 1:15 p.m. and will then tour the clinic in the field house.

The Icon expects additional information shortly from the governor’s office.

DeWine announced that the state will begin working with local colleges and universities to offer vaccination clinics on campuses across the state. These higher-education vaccination clinics will start on various campuses next week and will offer the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. 

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Bulldog netters edged in chilly home opener by T-Birds

First match on the refurbished, purple and gold War Memorial Park courts
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Story and photos by Cort Reynlds
ADA - The host Ada tennis team lost a 3-2 heartbreaker to Lima Central Catholic in the home opener on a cold and windy Wednesday evening during the first Bulldog varsity match on the new park courts.

The Thunderbirds improved to 3-0 with the hard-fought win, while Ada fell to 0-2 after the difficult loss.

Featuring an improved first serve and solid net play, Bulldog sophomore southpaw Dexter Woods III rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 victory at second singles. 

Brendan Jameson picked up the other Ada win by forfeit at third singles. 

Both Bulldog doubles tandems fell in straight sets.

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David Prater was a security guard

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

David D. Prater, 59, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 7:48 p.m. at his residence in Harrod, Ohio.

He was born on Dec. 16, 1961, to the late Wayne and Leatrice (Williams) Prater.

Surviving are two brothers: Dennis Prater of Lima and Fred (Myndy) Prater of Texas; and a sister: Zora (Dave, dec.) Keasler of Harrod.  He was a big brother and mentor to Chad Williams and Ben Hardesty.

David was contracted by Allied as a security guard. He worked at the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center as an officer and supervisor for 19 years. David loved mentoring kids. He was a 1980 Lima Senior High School graduate. David liked gardening and loved all pets.

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What's for lunch? Here's April's Ada school menu

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Ada students are on spring break until Wednesday, April 7. The April school menu, however, is now posted. Click here for Ada's school menu for April.

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Grace Allison, Ada HS Mid-Ohio Energy student of the month

Activities including officer in National Honor Society, Varsity Singers, plus she enjoys baking
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Grace Allison, Ada High School senior, is the Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Ada April student of the month.

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