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Kent State Guardsmen oral history project invitation

Posted by Staff on Monday, April 11, 2022

The Kent State Guardsmen Oral History Project, an award-winning endeavor that recently received grant funding, is continuing to seek former guardsmen who deployed to Kent in May 1970 when the shootings occurred.

“These men were castigated and vilified in the aftermath, and so understandably, they didn’t talk about it publicly,” says David Strittmatter, Ph.D., Ohio Northern University assistant professor of history and project organizer. “Time has a healing effect. We’re wanting to know: How has this followed you? How has it affected your life, if at all?”

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April 18 free lead tests for children; Healthy Homes Awareness Month

Posted by Staff on Monday, April 11, 2022

The Kenton Hardin Health Department is joining the Ohio Department of Health to promote lead poisoning prevention efforts. In celebration of Healthy Homes Awareness Month, the Kenton Hardin Health Department is offering free lead tests for children under 6 by appointment on April 18. For more information, contact Kenton Hardin Health Department at 419-673-6230 and speak with a nurse.

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Riders will loop Ada on July 16

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, April 11, 2022

The Bluffton Lions 8th annual Ride to Remember will include an Ada Loop on July 16, 2022. Registration is now open for this event at www.RidetoRemember.net / PHOTO from Bluffton Lions Foundation.

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Correction: April chamber meeting is 4:30 p.m. at The Cask Room

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, April 11, 2022

The Icon has updated its calendar at www.AdaIcon.com/calendar; don't forget to update yours:

The Ada Aera Chamber of Commerce will not meet in the morning this month. Members will Mix and Mingle at The Cask Room, 127 S. Main, from 4:30-6 p.m. on April 20.

Larks and night owls should enjoy this meeting time!

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Feature photo: Riders will loop Ada

Posted by Staff on Monday, April 11, 2022

Feature photo:

The Bluffton Lions 8th annual Ride to Remember will include an Ada Loop on July 16, 2022. Registration is now open for this event at www.RidetoRemember.net / PHOTO from Bluffton Lions Foundation.

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Neal Young hired as new ONU basketball coach

Posted by Staff on Sunday, April 10, 2022

Neal Young has been named the head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern. Young comes to ONU after winning three USA South titles in five seasons as head coach at Covenant (Ga.) College.

"I would like to thank Dr. DiBiasio and Tom Simmons as well as the rest of the hiring committee for this incredible opportunity," Young said. "My family and I are excited to get to Ada and begin the process of integrating ourselves into this community and investing in Polar Bear basketball."

He guided the Scots to a 79-47 record (a winning percentage of .627) and USA South titles in 2019, 2020 and 2022.

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