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New faculty at Ohio Northern, part 2

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 12, 2022

In November, the Icon reported on the introduction of new Ada community leaders. In collaboration with Ohio Northern's Office of Communication & Marketing, we are also introducing new faculty members. This is the second of several installments.

Kimberly Breedon is an Assistant Professor of Law at Ohio Northern University College of Law, where she teaches Property, Wills & Estates, and Legislation & Statutory Interpretation.

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Thomas W. Truman owned Hickory Farms store in Lima

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 12, 2022

Thomas W. “Tom” Truman, age 81, of Lima, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 7:07 p.m.

He was born on November 26, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Russell and Virginia (Miller) Truman.  On September 21, 1959, Thomas married Delores Wright and she preceded him in death on November 2, 2021.

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AHS swimmers open at Napoleon Invite

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 12, 2022

UPDATED with girls team scores and interview with new Ada coach Ashley Robey.

By Cort Reynolds

NAPOLEON--The Ada swim team dove into its season Saturday with a solid performance at the Napoleon Wildcat Invitational.

“For being our first meet of the season, I feel we did very well,” said new Ada swim coach Ashley Robey. “Especially being a swimmer short, which resulted in us only having one girls relay team for the relay events instead of two.”

Sophomore Lily Baumgartner won the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle events to pace the Lady Bulldogs.

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AHS grappler Bulerin 3rd at Clyde girls invite

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 12, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

CLYDE – Ada High School freshman wrestler Marley Bulerin finished a strong third in her weight class at the Clyde Invitational girls tournament on Sunday, December 11.

Bulerin was seeded seventh among 20 wrestlers in the 125 lbs. bracket. 

She finished the day with a 4-1 record and three pins.

She won her first round match by pin in just 40 seconds over sophomore Elizabeth Terry of Mogadore.

Bulerin then won her second round bout via pin in just 28 seconds over sophomore Angelina Myers of Marion Harding.

In the quarterfinals, Bulerin pinned Elyria senior Alexia Satterfield in 45 seconds.

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Bulldog boys fall at Perry

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 11, 2022

The Bulldogs host Bluffton on Friday, Dec. 16. 

By Cort Reynolds

CRIDERSVILLE--The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team lost to Perry 56-43 in a non-conference contest Saturday night, December 10.

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Weekend Doctor: Care for chronic illness

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 11, 2022

By Lindsey Buddelmeyer 
Leadership Education & Training Specialist, Human Resources – Blanchard Valley Health System

It was the last meaningful conversation that I would have with my grandfather. It involved a deeper level discussion about what it means to be a caregiver for a loved one facing Alzheimer’s disease. He looked at me with his pale blue eyes and said, “Now take our story and do something great. If anyone can take our pain and do something to help others, it is you.” As a granddaughter, educator and an occupational therapist, I have taken these words to heart. I think of my grandparents daily in the work that I do and the privilege I have had in serving others as a healthcare provider and educator. A critical and important part of health care I learned about during our journey with Alzheimer’s disease involved two different models of care: palliative and hospice care. While many believe palliative care and hospice to be the same, they are actually quite different.

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