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ONU law grad earns Fulbright-Clinton Student Award

Anne Mulhern is third ONU student recipient
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Anne Mulhern, a recent graduate of the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright-Clinton Public Policy Fellowship beginning this fall.

She has been assigned to work in Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as a member of the Fisheries Inspection Department. Also known as East Timor, Timor-Leste is a southeastern Asian nation that occupies half of the island of Timor, just north of Australia.

The Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship program provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to serve in professional placements in partner governments.

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Vancrest's first-ever holiday craft fair attracts nearly 30 vendors

Christmas decorations, homemade food, clothing and lots more
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 12, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Marie Gossman sells Body and Soul chemical-free personal care products at the first-ever Craft Fair at Vancrest on Saturday.

Nearly 30 vendors were on hand at the new retirement center selling Christmas decorations, homemade foods, clothing and much more to people who came to buy the variety of products throughout the morning and afternoon.

• Ilee Caldwell is happy to have a bag full of delicious brownies.
• Les and Diane Thede, of Ada, offer custom wood pieces, including clocks, cutting boards, puzzles, and keepsake boxes. Both are retired from ONU.

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Pharmacist Deb Retterer hangs up her white coat at the end of this month

One of her first jobs out of ONU was at Gardner's Pharmacy, Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 12, 2016

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Deb Retterer, Greg’s Pharmacy of Bluffton manager and pharmacist, hangs up her white coat for the final time later this month.

Retterer of Ada, has handled pharmacy needs of  area residents since 1989 when she joined Greg Conkling in a part-time position.

After Conking sold the pharmacy to Clark’s in January of 2013 Retterer became the store manager. In that role, she’s more than a pharmacist. She oversees store sales, expenses, inventory and staff needs.

Today the pharmacy employs eight persons including two pharmacists, four certified pharmacy technicians and two Ohio Northern University pharmacy interns.

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Misti, retriever mix, is Icon's dog of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 12, 2016

Misti, 1 year old female retriever mix, 52 pounds, very good dog just needs some manners

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Merry music on Main

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

Salvation Army volunteer Brian Humphreys plays the euphonium during Merry on Main on Monday evening. When not playing Christmas carols, Brian can be found at Heterick where he is advanced Library assistant.

Watch for more Merry on Main photos later today on The Icon. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Raise your hand if you know the answer to this ecology question

The day COSi came to Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 8, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
COSi puts the fun into learning, as demonstrated to 400 children in grades K-5 at Ada Schools on Thursday.  The outdoors came inside during the Center of Science and Industry interactive program about ecology.

Here, students raise their hands knowing the answer to the question asked by the instructor.

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Exploring Ecology is one of six COSI outreach programs. The assembly in Ada taught about ecosystems, tree rings, and animal adaptations.

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