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ONU Child Development Center moving to new, larger facility

Ohio Northern University’s Child Development Center will be expanding in physical space and enrollment to provide enhanced services to the campus community and the public.

Construction on a 4,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin this fall directly across from the existing 1,600-square-foot center at 209 Union St. A fall semester 2022 opening is tentatively planned.

The new facility will incorporate more space for learning, play and conferencing, and accommodate more families. Architectural renderings have not yet been created, but administrators are planning to build a one-story brick building with basic design elements that will blend with the rest of campus.

Mural celebrates 150 years of higher education

Gimme an "N"! A new mural celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ohio Northern University graces the side of the Ada Theatre and parking for Padrone's Pizza at 219 S Main St.

Kenton Hardin Mask Advisory effective September 21

Kenton Hardin Health Department is issuing a Mask Advisory for Hardin County, effective September 21, 2021. 

"Everyone over the age of 2 years old is advised to wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status when:

  • In indoor public places
  • Outdoors in crowded settings

Universal masking in schools, businesses, and social settings will slow the spread of COVID-19. 

K-12 Schools – Universal masking is advised for all students, staff, teachers and visitors.

Parents – please urge your children to wear a mask throughout the school day. 

Businesses – Universal masking is recommended for employees as well as patrons. 

Bill Faine was teacher at Ada Exempted Village School

William “Bill” Faine, 59, passed away on September 18, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Counselors will be standing by at Ada schools on Monday, September 20. The Ada Exempted Village School announced “we tragically lost a valued staff member and beloved teacher, Mr. Bill Faine. Mr. Faine left a lasting impression on our school and community. He was a beloved staff member who had a strong faith in God and will be greatly missed. In response to this devastating loss, counseling and support services will be on site starting Monday for students and staff.”

Safety Check: Morning cyclists riding in the dark

With shorter daylight hours and the return to school, area drivers and cyclists are sharing the road in the dark morning hours.

In the dark, drivers often can’t see cyclists without reflectors. The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists these requirements:

Mount Cory and Pleasant View churches host Fall Festival Sept. 26

The Mount Cory and Pleasant View United Methodist churches will host a Fall Festival from 2-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 26. The even was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID.

The festival includes games for kids, Romick's Train, clowns, a craft and
bake sale by members of the churches, Hancock County Sheriff's Office K-9
demo, fire trucks and more. 

The event is free and open to the public.

 

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