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Zachary Beaschler among students speakers at ONU commencement ceremonies

Three outstanding soon-to-be graduates have been selected to speak at Ohio Northern University’s 2022 commencement ceremonies:

  • Christopher Ellington for the Pettit College of Law ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14
  • Nathan Oblizajek for the Raabe College of Pharmacy ceremony at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 15
  • Zachary Beaschler for the undergraduate/MSA (Master of Science in Accounting) ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15

All ceremonies will be held in the ONU King Horn Sports Center Field House.

Be Seen with Green for mental health awareness

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties, also known as We Care People, urges area residents and organizations to "be seen with green" in support of mental health.

A Be Seen with Green campaign will take place the week of May 9-15. You are invited to show off your green  throughout the entire month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.

May 11 meeting of Hardin Co. Astronomy Club

7 p.m. at Kenton Courthouse

The Hardin County Astronomy Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday May 11 in the Veterans meeting room in the Kenton Courthouse. 

Those present will be given a draft of the Constitution and bylaws for the club. 

There will be a program by Josh Crawford.  Also, the Constellation Virgo will be
introduced.  Ideas for the James Webb Space Telescope first light events
will be discussed if time permits.

Weekend Doctor: Facts and myths about ticks

By Julie Schloemer, MD, Blanchard Valley Medical Associates

Now that the weather is warmer and you may be spending more time outdoors, it’s a great time to brush up on your knowledge about ticks and preventing tickborne illnesses. Below are some facts and myths about ticks.

Fact: Repellants containing only DEET are not sufficient to deter ticks

Look for clothing treated with permethrin or tick-repellant sprays containing permethrin which can kill ticks on contact.

Myth: Ticks can drop from tree branches onto your head or body  

Chamber's Mother's Day countdown

Did you catch the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Mother's Day countdown? 

It's not too late to do something nice for mom, and you don't even have to leave town to get started. Chamber director Lindsey Walden has suggested:

Rain, rain go away

We know that Ohio weather can and will turn on a dime. The Ada Pool opens on May 28, 2022. Purchase your pool pass by June 11 to save on admission. Single and family passes, as well as lap punch cards, are available. Visit adaoh.org for details.

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