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Come have a blind date with a book at Ada Public Library

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Sunday, February 3, 2013

The Ada Public Library knows that sometimes patrons just need to be released from the tyranny of choice.  In other words, with so many great books to read, how do you choose?

Come in and have a 'Blind Date with a Book.' Pick out a book based on only a few hints written on the outside of it's paper-wrapped exterior.  Some will say 'thriller' or 'romance' or 'amazing historical novel', etc.   No peeking!  

You might just find an unforgettable read that you would have passed over otherwise.

 

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January: month of extreme temperatures

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Saturday, February 2, 2013

January was a month of extreme temperatures, with a high of 64 and low of 4 degrees, according to Guy Verhoff, local weather observer.

The month reached 64 degrees F twice, once on Jan. 13 and once on Jan. 30.  There was a total of six days that reached 50 degrees or above in January and four of those days were above 60 degrees.

The low of four degrees was observed on Jan. 22.

This represents a 60 degree swing within one month.  And it seems we are at the low end of any sort of swing now.

Our average high temperature for January was 37.3 degrees F, which is 14 degrees above the historical average.

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Ada Relay for Life community meet and greet Feb. 5

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, February 1, 2013

The ONU Relay for Life Committee is having a Community Meet and Greet on Feb. 5th at Northern on Main from 4 p.m.-7 pm.  Relay for Life is the main volunteer-driven cancer fundraising event of the American Cancer Society.

"This is a chance for anyone - students, faculty and community members - to come learn about Relay, ask questions or become involved." said Lauren Stahl, publicity chair of the committee.

"We really want the community to feel involved in this year's Relay. It's not just a campus event." she added. 

So far seven teams and 21 participants have signed up for the Relay. The teams are:

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Norovirus and Flu Season in Full Swing: Tips to help you avoid getting the flu

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The Allen County Health Department reminds residents that we are in the midst of the influenza season in our area. 

This is also the time of the year that Norovirus, the virus that frequently causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps is reported in this area of the United States. 

These illnesses are seen in all age groups but increased rates typically occur in children.  

“It is common to see an increase in illness during this time of the year,” said Kathy Luhn, Allen County Health Commissioner. 

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ONU indoor track-field team hosts Saturday food drive

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Ohio Northern men's and women's indoor track & field teams will host a canned food drive during the Joe Banks Invitiational on Saturday at the ONU Sports Center.

Collection boxes will be set up inside and outside of the fieldhouse. Suggested items include canned fruit, soups, pasta, rice, cereal and baking items. Ohio Northern is one of 11 teams that will be participating in the meet this weekend. Field events begin at 11 am and running events will begin at noon.

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Baby, it was cold outside

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Baby - it was cold outside. Over the past seven days low temperatures in the area bottomed out at 4 degrees, 5 degrees and 7 degrees. Jan. 28 was the first day when the low was above freezing. Here's the recent seven-day high, low and precipitation report from the Icon weather observer.

Date        High    Low   Prec.
Jan. 22     14        4  
Jan. 23     18        7     0.01
Jan. 24     22        5     trace
Jan. 25     22      16     0.12
Jan. 26     29      12     trace
Jan. 27      33     15     0.15
Jan. 28     49      33     0.15
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