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College town atmosphere ramps up beginning Aug. 17

Posted by Staff on Thursday, August 11, 2022

Are you ready for some freshpersons? Ohio Northern University new student move-in is less than a week away. During August 17-21 new undergraduate and new law students will first arrive on campus, followed by returning students.

An early opportunity see and meet new students is ACE Community Day on August 20. Ada Community Engagement Day, or ACE Day, is a university tradition held on the Saturday of Welcome Weekend.

The university details "ACE Day provides an opportunity for incoming freshmen to serve the Ada community, their new home for the next four, five or six years. Projects include a variety of tasks, such as painting, gardening, washing fire trucks and more."

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Weekend warriors

Posted by Staff on Thursday, August 11, 2022

By Emily Baum and Evan Bruggeman, Student Pharmacists with Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Exercise is a critical piece to overall health. The Heart Foundation provides a list of the top 10 reasons why someone does not exercise.  The top three are: I am too tired, I can’t afford a gym and I don’t have time.  

So, could concentrated time exercising be a potential solution, giving credence to the notion of a weekend warrior?

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Police Chief Harnishfeger announces retirement date

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

After 21-plus years as Ada’s police chief and more than 38 years as an Ohio Law Enforcement Officer, Michael Harnishfeger has announced his retirement effective the end of June, 2023.

Chief Harnishfeger informed Mayor Retterer and Village Council of his intentions during an executive session of council on August 9. According to Chief Harnishfeger the Village of Ada will begin looking for his replacement immediately with plans for the village to employ the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police in their search, including an assessment center to be conducted by the chief’s association for the finalists, towards the end of 2022.

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August 13 chosen for Perseid Meteor group viewing

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Perseid Meteor shower viewing is scheduled for Saturday evening, August 13 at the McGuffey Park located at the East end of South Street in McGuffey.

Members of the Hardin County Astronomy Club will be there at dusk unless it is very cloudy. The club notes, "Sunday night is the inclement weather night. If we get clouded out remember that Perseid Meteors can be seen up until the end of August, so get out any clear night or early morning. Maybe you can see a fireball!"

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Casey earns Oxford masters degree

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Leah E. Casey, 2017 Allen East High School graduate and formerly of Ada, recently earned a Master of Studies in English “With Distinction” from The Queen’s College, The University of Oxford, England.

Casey is currently employed full time at Shearman and Sterling LLP, an international law firm in Manhattan, where she is preparing for law school.

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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at F&M Picnic

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

The August 13 Farmers & Merchants Picnic at Ada War Memorial Park includes several opportunities to compete including a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. 

  • $30 per team High School bracket and Jr. High bracket
  • Random draw for each bracket
  • Double elimination
  • Registration at 11:00 a.m. (closes at 11:45)
  • Tournament starts at 12:00 noon

Text or call Jason Price at 567-245-3386 with any questions.

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