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Nathan Hurtig semi-finalist in 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program

Over 1.5 million juniors entered the program, taking the qualifying test
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 13, 2019

Nathan Hurtig, Ada High School senior, has qualified as a semi-finalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. The announcement was made this week with the release of the semi-finalist list.

Hurtig is the son of Julie and Mike Hurtig of Ada.

Over 1.5 million juniors in over 21,000 high schools entered the program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants.

The nationwide pool of semi-finalists , represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, which includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

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Oct. 15 deadline for Hardin Ag Hall of Fame nominations

Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Applications are being accepted for the 2019 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of
Fame through the end of business on Tuesday, October 15.

Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio. Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations.

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Sidney Gossard has Grand Champ market lamb at fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Sidney Gossard had a great week at the Hardin County Fair. She had Grand Champion Market lamb and also Fifth Overall. Sidney also won the Senior division of showmanship which qualifies her for the Showman of Showmen contest.

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Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative launches Ada student of the month on Ada Icon

Meet Nora Dellifield, September's student
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 9, 2019

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, in cooperation with Ada Icon, launches a new monthly Icon feature: Ada High School student of the month.

This month's student is Nora Dellifield, an Ada senior. She is involved in several school and other activities. These include:

• Varsity Singers
• Track and field
• Basketball cheerleader
• National Honor Society
• 4-H

Nora is the daughter of Jami and David Dellifield.

CLICK HERE for Mid-Ohio's website.

 

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Two awards at the fair for Myah Keckler

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 6, 2019

Myah Keckler, an Ada fourth grader, won two awards at the Hardin County Fair. 

This is Myah's first year showing pigs at the fair. She placed 2nd for showmanship with her pig, Duke, and 3rd place in her class for market gilt with her pig, Cherry. 

She is a member of Liberty Belles and Boys 4 H Club.

 

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ONU grad, adjunct faculty member, named president of Mercy Health's Lima market

Ronda Lehman served as president of the Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Medical Center since March 2019.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 5, 2019

Ohio Northern University alum and ONU faculty adjunct Ronda Lehman was named president of Mercy Health's Lima market. Lehman served as president of the Mercy Health — St. Rita’s Medical Center since March 2019.

Lehman will oversee operations, quality, service and growth goals for the Lima market, which includes Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center and the various outpatient services.

Her collaborative leadership style and commitment to operational excellence will continue to advance growth in the Lima market. Her appointment was effective Sept. 1.

Bob Baxter will continue as a leader in the Mercy Health ministry as president of the Toledo market.

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