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.
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).
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.
Ohio Northern University faculty member Dr. Dennis De Luca was recognized Friday by Lima Memorial Health System for his role in bringing COVID-19 testing to the greater Lima region.
The event also recognized Ohio Northern University. Click here for addtional background on the testing.
Lima Memorial Health System and Ohio Northern University partnered to bring PCR molecular testing for COVID-19 to the region earlier this year.
Dr. De Luca, associate professor of biological sciences and a molecular specialist, helped lead the initiative on behalf of ONU.
A 1973 Ohio Northern University law graduate, State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) was elected as the new Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives on July 30.
“I am deeply grateful to have earned the support of my fellow colleagues who have entrusted me with the position of Speaker of the House. It is a great privilege to lead this chamber, and I pledge to do so honorably, fairly and humbly,” Cupp said in remarks to the House.
“It is imperative to restore the public’s trust in our elected officials. The legislative branch of government must serve to enact laws in the interest of the people of Ohio, not to engage in activity shrouded in corruption.”
Christina Sneary, a Vancrest long-term care nurse, is in this month's Vancest employee spotlight.
The Ada High School gradaute was previously an STNA before she returned to school to attain an LPN. She says that nursing is her favorite occupation because of the bond developed between nurses and residents.
