April 2025

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OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital will partner with local law enforcement and community organizations for Hardin County Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

This event provides a safe, legal, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications.  

Community members are encouraged to bring their medications to any of the three convenient drop-off locations:  

Ada: ONU parking lot between Rite Aid (now closed) and Starbucks, 602 S Main St., Ada, OH 45810 (Enter off of Main Street and exit onto College Ave.)

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Feedback requested by Monday, May 12, 2025

LIMA __ The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is seeking public comments on an intersection improvement project at State Route 67 and State Route 235 in Roundhead Township, Hardin County. 

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Forest E. “Ed” Hall, age 86, of McGuffey, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

Ed was born on September 22, 1938 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late R.D. and Sarah (Sparks) Hall.  

He is survived by his two children: Kenny Mullins of Roundhead and LeaAnn (Dan) Carroll of Alger; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 

Also preceding him in death are his two brothers: Woodrow Hall and Bill Hall; and five sisters: Addlene Bays, Irene Smith, Hazel Reed, Jean Hollon and Annabelle Hollon.         

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From Hardin County Sheriff's Dept. on Facebook

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturday April 19 from Noon-2:00 p/m.

You will have an opportunity to meet and interact with Sheriff Everhart, tour the facility and get a first-hand look at Sheriff's Office operations.

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By Chayden Pitzer, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy 

Carrie Underwood released the crossover hit Something in the Water on September 29, 2014. The song hit on both the Christian and Country charts. It won a Grammy for Underwood for Best Country Solo Performance. 

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By Cort Reynolds

McCOMB – The visiting Ada High School softball team decisively defeated Blanchard Valley Conference foe McComb 13-2 Wednesday evening, April 9.

The Bulldogs raced to a 10-0 lead after the top of the third inning and cruised to their third straight victory.

“It was nice to get another win,” said fourth-year Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt. “We played clean softball. We did all the small things.”  

Ada improved to 6-1 overall and 2-1 in the BVC after the one-sided conference road win. 

McComb dropped to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in BVC play with the lopsided loss.

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From www.BlufftonIcon.com

From 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, Jacomet’s Martial Arts, 121 S Main St, Bluffton, will host a self-defense class for ages 13 to adult. A similar class was held on December 7, 2024.

Owner/instructor Tony Jacomet explains, “This class will teach and practice several simple but highly effective techniques to address a variety of threatening scenarios. Prevention strategies, assertive de-escalation and what to do after a self-defense event will also be discussed.”

Doors will open at 10:15 a.m. All ability levels are welcome. The cost of the class is $5 per person. 

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The following results are from April 2-8 of the Ohio Northern University 2025 athletics season:

Armstrong, Stechschulte each join 100-Hit Club as Baseball picks up 2 wins at Muskingum to stay unbeaten in OAC play

Christy wins Medalist honors, leads Men's Golf to victory at Heidelberg Invitational

Men's Golf finishes third of seven at Jimmy Hanlin Golf Classic

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Presentation: Managing Stress in the Workplace with Dr. Alan Cook, DC

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will host its next member meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Ada Public Library. The agenda includes:

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ADA — ONU senior Amelia Burger (Centerville) was named the OAC Women's Golfer Player of the Week for the week of April 1-7.

Burger was Co-Medalist with teammate Marisa Alfes (Bellbrook) with an 81-79—160 at the Jimmy Hanlin Golf Classic on Sunday and Monday.

She also finished second of 29 at the Heidelberg Invitational with a 78 on Friday.

This season, Burger shares the team lead with an 80.5 average for 14 rounds.

This is the second time this season and the fourth time in her career that Burger has won the award.

The Polar Bears will return to action Monday at the OAC Spring Preview at River Greens Golf Course in West Lafayette, Ohio.

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