FROM OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY FACEBOOK - With the recent discovery of a Bronx Zoo tiger testing positive for COVID-19 has led researchers to believe that the virus can spread from people to animals in some situations.
ONU alumnus and Mayor of Bellefontaine Ben Stahler, BSPh ’83, and his wife, Sara, who is a docent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, have sewn several masks to donate to zookeepers to keep both themselves and animals safe during the pandemic.
In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Leah Conley is today's senior in the spotlight.
"My senior year of high school was a long time ago, but I remember how special it was," Deb Retterer, writes about her senior year in high school.
Her comment on Ada Bulldogs Facebook explains a banner project she recently completed.
Here's the Facebook post:
"Thank you to long-time Ada resident Deb Retterer (wife of Mayor Dave Retterer). Mrs. Retterer reached out and wanted to show her support for the Class of 2020.
"She wanted them to know that the Class of 2020 is loved and supported by their community. Mrs. Retterer made each graduating senior this banner to hang proudly on their front door or in a front window of their home.
In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Landon Blankenship is today's senior in the spotlight.
Can you name a time when a former resident was featured on the back page of Time magazine?
We can’t.
The honor goes to Ohio Northern University graduate Mike DeWine, who also happens to be the governor of Ohio. Time asks the ONU alum 8 interesting questions, including, “You talk about bipartisanship. Would you serve in a Biden Administration?”
The feature’s headline reads: “Mike DeWine Ohio’s Republican governor on being honest about coronavirus and getting what he needs from Washington.
In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Jessica Breidenbach is today's senior in the spotlight.