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Magic mushrooms

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 7, 2022

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In the 1960s, social upheaval related to wars and political issues about race and gender fueled political activism. This decade also brought about a psychedelic drug-using counterculture that believed there was better living through chemistry. These psychedelic drugs included lysergic acid diethylamide commonly referred to as LSD and magic mushrooms containing psilocybin.  

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Ada swimmers dominate Van Wert

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The host Ada summer swim team rolled to a sweep of its meet over Van Wert in the final Western Ohio Aquatic League dual event of the regular season on a steamy Thursday night, June 30, at the Ada Municipal Pool.

The Ada boys dunked VW 243.5-82.5, while the Gator girls splashed the Marlins, 218-72.

The Gators captured the combined boys/girls competition over the undermanned Van Wert squad by a score of 461.5-154.5.

Ada's Olivia Agozzino (girls 9-10 age bracket) took first in four races to pace the Lady Alligators. 

Gator Tim Chrissobolis (13-14) won two individual races.

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Freeze frame fireworks

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The thrill of fireworks is typically about motion, scale and--for some--the big booms. This freeze frame by Bel Mancuso offers a crisp beauty only captured by a photographer. For those who missed the July 4 Pride of Ada Fireworks, check out the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce video.

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June Board of Education meeting summary

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

New hires, donations, vote on contracts 

The July 29 meeting of the Board of Education of the Ada Exempted Village Schools began with an Executive session to consider employment and bargaining. Present at the meeting were board members Ted Griffith, Ron Fleming, Steve Ramey and board president Dr. Amy Mullins. Matt Gossman was absent.

SPECIAL REPORTS
Dr. Dan Lee, High School and Middle School Principal, reported on:

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Garage sale listings from Ada Area Chamber of Commerce

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is publicizing garage sales to be held in the Ada area on July 7-8-9.

The attached list includes those sales submitted to date (9 a.m., July 5).

Chamber director Lindsay Walden notes that "There is still time to add yours. Be sure to share this image to spread the word."

The chamber also suggests:

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Need an "Aww" moment?

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, July 5, 2022

ONU's Polar Paws social media page is our new favorite photo treat. The organization has teamed up with 4 Paws for Ability to improve the lives of children with disabilities. Members of Polar Paws foster and socialize 4 Paws for Ability dogs and educate our community on the role of a service dog.

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