FROM BLUFFTON ICON - The Bluffton Farmers Market has developed a novel way to open despite the Novel Coronavirus' affect on local businesses.
According to Greg Probst, market manager, "We plan to open the market as scheduled on Saturday, May 2."
However, it won't be business as usual. Probst is considering a drive through market where you place an order by phone and pick up packages at the curb.
Watch for developments on the Icon.
In other chamber-related news, the 49th annual arts and crafts festival has been cancelled and vendors will receive refunds.
As a first-year teacher, Wilson still had many of the techniques she’d learned at ONU fresh in her mind, such as different kinds of technology she could use to make learning more interactive
FROM THE ONU WEBSITE – March 12 was like any other school day at Benjamin Logan Elementary School for fourth-grade teacher Emily Wilson, a 2019 Ohio Northern University graduate, but by the end of the day, she had spent her last “normal” day with her students for, possibly, the rest of the school year.
That was the day Governor Mike DeWine, mandated that Ohio’s K-12 schools would close for three weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the shutdown has been extended until May 1, and the future remains uncertain. The abrupt disruption sent teachers across the state scrambling to find ways to keep their students engaged and learning from afar.
We can't seem to let go of those Ada teachers and staff member who continue to post messages on the Ada Bulldogs Facebook to students. This one not only encourages you to "make art," (wonder who that could be?) but also says "missing you," and of course, Mr. Lee's message is backward. Put it up to a mirror to read the message.
The University Club II has awarded its 2020 scholarship to Alexis Elliott, a junior attending Ohio State University in Columbus.
Elliott is an Aagricultural communication major and plans to obtain a job in an agricultural company..
In her application she stated, “I hope to use my knowledge of food and agriculture to inspire others to eat healthier starting with the local restaurants in my community.”
While attending college, she has been the fundraising committee chair of the student run organization, Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), and she works at the Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory and New Leaf Garden Center.
Troy E. “Gene” Gibson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 8:30 PM at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1933, in Hardin County, Ohio to Starlin and Elizabeth (Rice) Gibson who preceded him in death. On Nov. 21, 1956 he married Frances Maree (Searfoss) Gibson and she preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 2013.
Gene retired from West Ohio Gas. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381. Gene was an avid card player.
