April 2024

COLUMBUS__The Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) has awarded Karen Kier, RPh, PhD, FACCP, BCPS, BCACP, TTS, of Ada, Ohio the 2024 Bowl of Hygeia Award. Kier is a weekly columnist with articles appear in the Ada Icon and other regional news sources.

The Bowl of Hygeia Award honors pharmacists who have contributed to the progress of their communities. The award was presented at the OPA 146th Annual Conference held April 5-7 in Columbus, Ohio and is sponsored by NASPA and the APhA Foundation,

Kier received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University as well as her Master of Science in Hospital Pharmacy and Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy Administration and Preventive Medicine from The Ohio State University. She currently serves as a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the Drug and Health Information Center at Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy. 

COLUMBUS__The message from state officials was clear: Come early, stay late for last week’s solar eclipse. New data shows that most people did just that, avoiding the post-eclipse gridlock other states experienced.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__Playing at home, the Ada High School softball team defeated Spencerville in workmanlike fashion 7-1 in a Northwest Conference makeup game on a warm Tuesday evening, April 16.

Funding from Hardin County Commissioners

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance and the Hardin County Commissioners announced today the approval of the first loan through the Hardin County Local Revolving Loan Fund Program (Local RLF).

The recipient of the Local RLF assistance is Kitchen’s Supermarket, LLC. A locally owned grocery store with plans to open in Kenton in the coming weeks. Details about the store will be provided at a later date. Support provided by the Local RLF will be used to purchase necessary equipment for the operation of the store.

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