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4th year pharmacy student involved in anti-cancer agent research

Assisting Dr. David Kinder's study of two plant species and their effectiveness as anti-cancer agents in inhibiting cancer cells’ growth
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Throughout his time as a pharmacy student at Ohio Northern University, Abdullah Alsamman has always sought out opportunities to learn about different career paths in pharmacy, including research. 

It was this motivation that led to a valuable opportunity to research anti-cancer potential in plants.

While taking a class with Dr. David Kinder, professor of medicinal chemistry, Abdullah was pleasantly surprised by Kinder’s teaching style, which focused on actively involving students in the learning process in a more direct manner than traditional methods. 

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Three Ada 4-Hers earn Outstanding Achievements

Andrew Allen • Mariah Franco Rangel • Kylee Kober
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 7, 2020

Three Ada 4-H members received Outstanding Achievement on summer projects, according to the Hardin extension office.

Students were:
• Andrew Allen, archery, Ada Barnyard Farmers 
• Mariah Franco Rangel, basic archery, Ada Barnyard Farmers
• Kylee Kober, yeast breads on the rise, Liberty Belles and Boys

Over 650 youth are enrolled in the program this year and are wrapping up their 2020 4-H projects. Clubs met virtually, and more recently in-person with social distancing and facial coverings.  

Over the past two weeks, members enrolled in life-skills projects (non-livestock) participated in judging.  

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Governor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and staff all test negative for COVID-19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 7, 2020

In a second test administered today in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19. First Lady Fran DeWine and staff members have also all tested negative for COVID-19.

A PCR test was administered to the Governor and members of his staff this afternoon.  The PCR test looks for the specific RNA for the SARS CoV-2 -- in other words, the genetic material specific for the virus that causes COVID-19. 

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Governor DeWine tests positive for COVID-19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 6, 2020

Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine took a test for COVID-19 as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump on the tarmac at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. 

Governor DeWine tested positive.  Governor DeWine has no symptoms at the present time.

Governor DeWine is returning to Columbus where he and First Lady Fran DeWine, who also has no symptoms, will both be tested.

Governor DeWine plans to follow protocol for COVID-19 and quarantine at his home in Cedarville for the next 14 days.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted also took the COVID-19 test today as part of the protocol to greet the president.  Lt. Governor tested negative.

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Icon's Veggie Garden of the Week

Kyle and Becca Hibbard grow a variety of vegetables in a large garden
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 4, 2020

This week’s featured Ada Icon Veggie Garden belongs to the Hibbard family who live on Bentley Road just west of Ada.  

Ada area residents may remember Kyle’s vegetable stand on North Main near Kingswood Apartments.  

He has since graduated, married, and moved to their present home on Bentley Road where his family continues to grow a variety of vegetables in a very large garden.  Tending all those plants takes work, and the whole family helps.  Pictured are Becca and Kyle Hibbard, and their children Aubrey (2) and Kendall (almost 1).

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Megan Light, August Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative student of the month

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 3, 2020

Ada High School senior, Megan Light, is the August Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative AHS student of the month.

Megan is involved in several school activities. These include volleyball, basketball, club volleyball, Aspirations, Student Council, FCA, Language Club, FFA, Quiz bowl and 'Dogs volunteeer.

Outside the classroom she is active in 4-H and has served as a 4-H camp counselor. She is a member of the Hardin County junior fair board and is a member of First United Methodist Church, Ada.

She is the daughter of Mark and Kim Light of Ada.

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