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Who’s Next: Fall Vaccines

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 5, 2024

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1971, the Who released their album Who’s Next, which deviated from their more traditional rock style. The band formed in London in 1964 with members Pete Townsend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. The band was influential in the 1960s and 1970s rock era and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. 

What are the recommendations for who is next for the flu and COVID-19 2024 vaccines?

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Obituary for Paul E. Simon

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Paul E. Simon, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with three different cancers. 

He was born on January 24, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Evan and Dorothy (Baier) Simon. On April 29, 1978 Paul married Lucinda “Cindy” Price and she survives on Long Island Indian Lake, Ohio. 

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Zumba and Seated Stretch classes return to APL

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Check out the September 2024 calendar: Zumba and Seated Stretch classes are back at the Ada Public Library. Move, stretch, and stay active — no sign-up necessary. Zumba Gold (low impact) is available on Saturdays.

WEDNESDAYS
Seated Stretch - 4:15 p.m.
Zumba - 5:15 p.m.

SATURDAYS
Zumba Gold - 9:45 a.m.
Seated Stretch - 10:45 a.m.

You can also find the schedule on the Icon's Community Calendar.

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1898 ONU student W.J. Bowden intrigues AOHS members

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

An 1898 textbook owned by W.J. Bowden has connected a Youngstown thrift store shopper with Ada Ohio Historical Society members on Facebook. Danielle Stoner reached out for information and with the help of Beth Gray learned that Stoner was an Ohio Northern University student who studied under Professor JB Gregg.

Bowden's notes in cursive include the price of the book (95 cents), biographical information about Galileo and Isaac Newton, and his "natural philopsophy" grades.

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Alger has prize drawing during Library card signup month

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Alger Public Library wants you to know that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: "Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other readers, a library card is your key to a collection of resources.

"Dive into the library shelves for new stories and adventures and kickstart your critical thinking skills. Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, and audiobooks that are available free with Libby and Hoopla!”

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PHOTO O-H-I-O in print and cursive

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

From organizer Austin Heil on Facebook: "We were certainly blessed to miss the severe storms that passed through Ada Saturday for the 8th Annual Cursive Ohio Charity Ride." Heil also shares that the event raised over $4,000 for Ohio AgrAbility and that 91 riders enjoyed great weather, a unique route and a smoked brisket lunch.

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