Amy Hall gives a sack of unused, unwanted medicine to Sheriff Keith Everhart on Saturday. More than 200 vehicles passed through the Drug Take-back sites in Ada, Forest, and Kenton where volunteers collected hundreds of pounds of unused prescription and over the counter medications for disposal.
The event was a cooperative effort of the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, Hardin Memorial Hospital, The Hardin County Sheriff's Office, the Forest Police Deptment and the Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy.
Spring and birds: both feathered and non-feathered kinds. For bird watchers, the non-feathered bird is readily identified by its contrail. (Photos by Ken Collins)
ONU's nursing program is making the grade in its ability to successfully prepare students for rewarding careers. RegisteredNursing.org recently ranked ONU’s nursing program as second among 84 programs in the state.
The ONU nursing program, which began in 2005, currently enrolls 121 students in the bachelor’s degree curriculum.
The ranking analyzes several factors and is based largely on first-time passage rates on the NCLEX-RN exam. College graduates need to pass the NCLEX exam to become practicing registered nurses (RN). At the time the analysis was conducted, 2014 was the most recent year in which passage rates were published by the state, according to the survey.
Liberty National Bank will offer a free shredding service the week of May 1. It is estimated that 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year.
Individuals may drop off unwanted paperwork to be destroyed that week during regular business hours. The bank will accept up to 5 boxes, 20 inches wide by 10 inches high.
This is a free service to the community to help fight identity theft.
The Ada Senior Citizens will dine together at Table One (formerly Brunson's restaurant) on the square in Kenton at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12. Those wishing to carpool are asked to meet at Community Health Professionals by 11 a.m. Those 55 or older may join the group for an annual $10 membership fee.
The annual Kappa Alpha Theta Easter Egg Hunt for all local children will be held Sunday, April 9, at 12:30 p.m. at War Memorial Park...and the Easter Bunny will be there, too.
Children will be divided into three age groups: preschool, K-2, grade 3 and up.
A 'golden" egg will be hidden for each category. Those who find the "golden" will win a basket full of goodies. Youngsters may have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
The sorority has been hosting the event for more than a decade. It draws a large crowd of children each year. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will begin at noon at Affinity Commons on campus.
