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Blue and yellow flags show support of Ukraine

Do you know the Ukrainian flag when you see it? The Fenton family home on Gilbert Street is displaying the flag in support of the country currently under attack by Russian forces. This flag was outlawed during the period when Ukraine was part of the USSR.

On the Spot

Test to treat COVID plan in development

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

The idiom “on the spot” means at the very moment or right away. Interestingly, another source defined this idiom as having to answer or decide without warning or preparation. This is exactly what came to mind when I heard the President’s State of the Union speech on March 1, 2022.  The theory for the “test to treat” is excellent and if planned appropriately, could be an essential way to continue to control SARS-CoV-2 within our country. However, many news sources are critical of the ability to accomplish a standardized program across the country by the end of March 2022.

Weather observations March 1-7, 2022

From Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer

A high of 73 degrees on March 5 and an inch of rain on March 7 stand out in Pandora weather observations for the first week of March 2022.

Survey to assess needs of older residents

Older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers

The Area Agency on Aging 3 (AAA3) is inviting community members to complete the Age My Way 2022 Community Survey.

AAA3 is conducting a community needs assessment to help capture the service needs in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties.

This information will assist in the development of Area Agency on Aging 3’s 2023-2026 Strategic Area Plan. Information gathered from this survey will assist in the planning and implementation of services, supports and resources in our local community.

To complete the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022ComMemSurvey.

Vendor Applications for 2022 Harvest and Herb Festival

June 1 early bird discount

The Ada Area Chamber has announced that the 36th annual Harvest and Herb Festival will take place on Saturday September 17, 2022. The festival will be hed on Main Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The chamber is currently accepting vendor booth applications, which can be found on www.adachamber.org or by contacting Chamber Director Lindsay Walden at [email protected] or 567-204-7118. 

Two booth options are available. An an early-bird applies if you register by 4 p.m. on June 1.

ONU men's tennis improves to 4-0 on spring break trip

By Tim Glon, www.onusports.com

The Ohio Northern men's tennis team improved to 4-0 during its spring break trip with a pair of victories on Monday at the Hilton Head Resort.

The Polar Bears (10-3 overall) began the morning with an 8-1 victory over Lake Forest (3-3), then won 7-2 over Berry (4-5) in the afternoon.

Freshman Drew Swisher (Findlay) and senior Zach Beaschler (Ada) each went undefeated with 3-0 records on the day.

The pair each won at No. 6 singles and combined to go 2-0 at No. 3 doubles.

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