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ONU 2022 Commencement dates

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 25, 2022

Posted by Ohio Northern University on March 25, 2022:

As we plan for the upcoming commencement weekend, the health and safety of the campus community and guests is our priority. All commencement details are subject to change due to the fluid nature of COVID-19 in our area and its potential impact on our campus community. Any updates will be communicated to graduates via their ONU email and posted to www.onu.edu/about/commencement .

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Blanchard Valley Health System on Top 50 Supply Chains list

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 25, 2022

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) was recently named on a list of the “Best 50” healthcare supply chains in North America by Global Health Exchange (GHX).  

To create the list, GHX, a healthcare business and data automation company, analyzed the performance of more than 4,100 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada that are part of its digital trading network. The list scored several areas, including maximizing automation and increasing exchange utilization and trading partner connections.

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Soil Health Workshop Series

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 25, 2022

A series of Soil Health Workshops will be held on April 4 (Beginner) and April 6 (Advanced) at the Hardin County OSU Extension Office, 1021 Lima St # 103, Kenton.

Jim Hoorman, Hoorman Soil Health Services will be the main presenter. Hoorman has worked for OSU Extension for several years as a county extension educator in Putnam County and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the Soil Health Division for Ohio and Michigan. 

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Rita Holland worked for Hardin Memorial Hospital

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Our amazing mother, Rita “Tootie” Arlene Holland, 70, passed away on March 23 at 8:30 a.m., after a courageous battle with COPD, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

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Waste not, want not

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 24, 2022

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The idiom “waste not, want not” can be interpreted as if you use something wisely or completely, then you will be less likely to find yourself in need of anything. There are many theories as to the origin of this phrase, but some believe it has been around since the late 1700s. I was accustomed to hearing this idiom from my parents and grandparents. My parents were born during the depression and my grandparents lived through these hard times. My maternal grandma truly wasted nothing and she taught me how to get the most out of just about everything. So, you might wonder why I am writing about waste and want? Well, I learned something new about SARS-CoV-2 this week that has me intrigued.  

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March 17 School Board summary

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, March 24, 2022

The 5:00 p.m. March 17 meeting of the Ada Exempted Village Schools Board of Education meeting and planning session included the following items as provided in the packet from treasurer Kim Light.

Approval of minutes of the meeting held on February 17.

Treasurer’s Report including the balance of funds, monthly check register, investment schedule, monthly bank reconciliation, workers’ compensation group rating program, and resolution to accept amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission.

The public copy of the minutes and treasurer’s report are attached to this article.

NEW BUSINESS

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March weather report, severe weather reminder

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 24, 2022

With a high temperature of 73 and a low of 14, the first three weeks of March weather, as observed by Guy Verhoff in Pandora, show how variable the season can be. 

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency agency reminds us that it is Ohio Severe Weather Awareness and Preparedness Week. Know where to go if a Tornado Watch escalates to a Tornado Warning. Safe rooms and storm shelters save lives.

Talk to you family members today to make sure everyone is prepared for severe weather.

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Ohio House Speaker and "double bear" visits ONU

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Reported by www.onu.edu/news

Ohio Northern University political science students received some sound career advice from a “Double Bear” graduate whose career has spanned the political, judicial and teaching realms. Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Robert R. “Bob” Cupp, who has served as a county commissioner, state senator, state court of appeals judge, Ohio Supreme Court justice, city prosecutor, chief legal counsel to the Ohio auditor, and visiting professor at ONU, told students to be assertive when it comes to their own job aspirations.

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Feature photo: Crusin' with Klondike quiz

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Are you well versed in facts about ONU? Take a video cruise and quiz with Klondike on Facebook. Question #1: How old is Ohio Northern University? (The questions do get more difficult.)

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Jeana Ryan was a civil engineer

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Jeana Elise (Fox) Ryan, 48, of Monticello, Wisconsin, was welcomed home by God on March 18, after a 2 year battle with metastatic melanoma surrounded by family and friends. 

Born on November 28, 1973, Jeana was raised in Ada, Ohio by the late John Harry Edward Fox and Joyce Elaine (Zimmerman) Fox. After graduating from Ada High school in 1992, Jeana was to receive a degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio Northern University in 1996. There she was very active with cross country and indoor and outdoor track. 

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