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Ohio Northern University to hold Experience ONU Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 3, 2014

 

Ohio Northern University welcomes high school seniors to campus for Experience ONU Day on Monday, Feb. 17. Prospective students will learn about specific Ohio Northern programs; meet with current students, faculty and staff; and attend informational admissions and financial aid sessions. A complimentary lunch and campus tour also will be provided.

Participants can immerse themselves in the total collegiate experience by visiting actual classes, talking with current students, meeting with deans and faculty members, having lunch in the dining hall, and getting a glimpse into the daily lives of ONU students. Registration for Experience ONU Day closes on Friday, Feb. 14.

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Feb 16 - Welcome Home Denver QB Zac Dysert event at Ada HS

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 3, 2014

Ada's Favorite Son, Zac Dysert, will return to Ada on Sunday, Feb. 16. The event, "Welcome Home Denver Bronco's Quarterback, Zac Dysert," will be open to the public and held from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Ada High School gymnasium, according to Donald Traxler, who is planning the event.

Several parts of the program are still to be confirmed, Traxler told The Icon. "This is something that the Ada community can feel very proud to be part of," he said.

It is hoped that several of Dysert's former coaches and teammates will be on hand for the event. Watch The Icon for more details.

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Something to look forward to

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 3, 2014

* Wet Snow Ending This Morning for KY Power, APCo, Southeast Ohio
* Major Winter Storm Tuesday Night & Wednesday for AEP Ohio & I&M Power

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Do you really want to know how cold it was in January?; or, here's why your pipes froze so often

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 3, 2014

Do you really want to know how cold it was in January? If so, open the attachment at the bottom of this story. It's worth one thousand words.

In a nutshell, January's normal average temperature is 25.4 degrees. Not this year: it was 17.6 degrees.

It gets worse. January's normal average precipitation is 2.26 inches. Not this year: 2.07 inches plus 23.6 inches of snow. That's above knees of this writer. The most snow was recorded on Jan. 5 with 7.5 inches.

Seven days in January experienced a low temperature of minus zero. It's gets worse: The final 18 days of January's daily low was below freezing.

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Austin Windle NWC wrestling champ at 160 class

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 3, 2014

In winning their second consecutive championship, Paulding scored a total of 302 points to take the 2014 Northwest Conference Tournament Championship in the event held at Allen East High School. Delphos Jefferson (279 points) took second place followed by Spencerville (265 points) in third.

Paulding senior Taylor Deatrick (132) was named Wrestler of The Year in the NWC. Taylor was a winner last year at 126 pounds. Tony Gonzales of Paulding was voted by his peers as NWC Coach of The Year.

Paulding, Delphos Jefferson and Allen East all had three individual champions in the tournament.

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Woman Wise Mammography hosting free mammography screening day for qualifying women and men

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 3, 2014

Blanchard Valley Hospital’s Woman Wise Mammography will be offering free screening mammograms Friday, February 21 at Woman Wise located in the EasternWoods Outpatient Center, 15900 Medical Drive South, Findlay, as part of the Hancock County Mammography Screening Initiative (HCMSI).

Appointments for free mammograms will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to those who qualify. Women and men must be uninsured and meet eligibility criteria related to age, breast cancer risk and household income.

To learn if you qualify and to schedule an appointment, call 419.423.5451.

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