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Weekend Doctor: ADHD or OCD?

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 1, 2025

By James H. Legge III, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio

Over the past 15 years, there has been a significant focus on the integration of digital technology, along with an oversupply of information. What was once confined to computer screens is now readily accessible at our fingertips through smartphones. Information flows faster and across a broader spectrum than ever before in history. Examining generations by birth years, Millennials were introduced to technology and became fairly tech-savvy by the early 2000s. They were followed by Generation Z and now Generation Alpha, both of whom have been immersed in an overwhelming abundance of technology.

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Hall, Mason and Simon honored at 2024 Ada Distinguished Awards

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 1, 2025

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The February 27 Ada Distinguished Awards, coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated those who went above and beyond in their businesses, jobs and volunteer work. More than 150 area residents, business leaders and officials gathered at Liberty Oaks to recognize three outstanding individuals for 2024:

  • Jamie Hall, Village of Ada Administrator, Citizen of the Year
  • Linda Mason, ONU senior financial aid specialist and council member, Chris Burns-DiBiasio Make a Difference Award
  • Buckeye East, owned by Amber and Nick Simon, Business of the Year

The evening was emceed by Ada High School student Jillian Allison, who introduced remarks by Mayor Dave Retterer, ONU Vice President for Financial Affairs Jason Broge, Ada Schools Superintendent Julie Simmons and Ohio Senate President Rob McColley who represents District 1.

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February 28 Bluffton Icon headlines

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 1, 2025

Bluffton Icon news on Friday, February 28, 2025

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ONU sports roundup, Feb. 19-25

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 28, 2025

The following results are from February 19-25 of the Ohio Northern University 2025 athletics season:

Men's Basketball stays in race for OAC Tournament bid with 69-64 victory at Otterbein

Men's Basketball clinches spot in OAC Tournament with 66-62 victory at Mount Union

Allen notches a double-double, Women's Basketball earns fifth straight win in 67-64 double overtime thriller over Otterbein

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Bluffton University and University of Findlay merger will not proceed

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 28, 2025

Bluffton University was informed that the University of Findlay Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, not to proceed with the joint application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for merger approval and to terminate the Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 19, 2024. This decision comes after nearly a year of collaboration and preparation for the proposed merger.

The university issued this statement:

The merger work has resulted in an invaluable reflective process for both campuses as we have examined our strengths, areas for growth and capacity to change. The due diligence of the past year will help each university move forward in important ways.

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Apollo emphasizes careers and connections

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 28, 2025

By Paula Pyzik Scott

My path regularly crosses with that of Apollo Career Center Superintendent Keith Horner when we attend Ada and Bluffton school board meetings. His invitation to visit the facility was a welcome opportunity to see what draws students from 11 different districts who chose an alternative to traditional high school for their junior and senior years.

As a nod to the Icon reader base, I was given the opportunity to meet Lauren Bowers, a welding student from Bluffton, and Ashley Hevlin, a sports exercise science (SES) student from Ada.

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