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From a senior capstone project, to a working model, to marketable devise

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FROM ONU WEBSITE - From senior capstone project, to working prototype, to marketable device—an engineering grad’s invention is being put through its paces by ONU track and field.

For the uninitiated, distance running might not seem like a pursuit that hinges on artistry, or even technique.

Stamina, strength, determination, high pain tolerance; these are the attributes of a distance runner. Don’t let the lithe body types fool you. Theirs is a brute force sport. And they are warriors.

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According to the World Health Organization one-third of adults worldwide have suffered from a headache in the past year. Among the most common disorders of the nervous system, headaches are characterized by consistent, recurring pain in the head. They can range from a dull ache to severe migraines—a type of headache that inhibits one’s ability to function.

Wednesday's program announces business of the year

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Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will holds its annual meeting and will present its business of the year award next week.

In a virtual session, the chamber will meet at noon on Wednesday, March 17, according to Becky Neville, chamber president.

Several items are on the program, in addition to announcing the business of the year. Jordan Martin of Stolly Insurance will explain the benefits and insurance programs offered by the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA). The Ada chamber is a SOCA member.

Deb Curlis, chamber director, will provide an update on the chamber’s 2021 activities.

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Anna Imogene Cope, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 9:08 p.m. at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

The name she went by was Imogene. She was born on May 6, 1925, near Kenton to the late Carl and Tressie (Roth) Rapp. On August 10, 1946, she married Joseph Arthur Cope and they had one child. Her husband preceded her in death March 3, 2003.  

She was a homemaker and believer in the Pentecostal Church.   

Imogene is survived by her son, Joseph Gary Cope of Lima.

Private family graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, at a later date.

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Meet Johnnycakes and Nalu. The two friendly Labrador retrievers are among seven foster dogs currently in the Ohio Northern University Polar Paws Program. To watch a video by Icon intern Mana Hashimoto and learn more about the program, click here. ONU teams with 4 Paws for Ability, a non-profit organiztion based in Xenia.

Seven dogs currently on ONU campus becoming foster dogs for people with special needs

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Watch the video by Mana Hashimoto below -
You’ve seen them on the ONU campus and walking in downtown Ada.

The Icon recently checked in with two student leaders involved with ONU Polar Paws. It’s an on-campus student organization teamed up with 4 Paws for Ability.

Polar Paws helps prepare dogs to become service animals by training them in development and socialization.

Icon intern Mana Hashimoto created a video featuring volunteer trainers and officers of the organization, Carah Porter (with her dog Nalu), and Chrissy Kurilec (with her dog) Johnnycakes.

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