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ONU men picked to finished 5th in OAC

The Ohio Northern men's basketball team has been picked to finish fifth in the 2016-17 Ohio Athletic Conference coaches poll, voted on by league coaches. 

Northern received 50 points in the poll and is seeking its second consecutive upper division finish under first-year head coach Rich Bensman.

John Carroll and Marietta were selected to finish tied for first in the conference with 77 points and five first place votes each, while the Baldwin Wallace was picked to finish third with 60 points.

Bensman returns six players with starting experience and looks to build on a 9-9 record in the OAC a year ago.

"Fall" back one hour tonight!

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Before going to bed turn all your clocks back one hour.

Two receive William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award

Tonya J. Hunter and Chester Kaczor

ONU recognizes Tonya J. Hunter, Chester Kaczor for professional, community feats with young alumni awards

Ohio Northern University alumni Tonya J. Hunter and Chester Kaczor are the latest recipients of the William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award from their alma mater. The award was established by the ONU Alumni Association to honor individuals who have graduated from the University in the last 15 years and who demonstrate passion and loyalty toward their profession, community and alma mater.

13th annual remembrance service planned Dec. 10

Outreach by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home

Holidays, filled with memories, can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.

Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada will hold its 13th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a large Christmas tree. It will be in memory of someone from the family attending the service.

A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m.  A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.

Blanchard Valley Hospital recognized for outstanding patient safety

Awarded “A” in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grad

Blanchard Valley Hospital was recently honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2016 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, accidents, injuries and infections. 

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 30 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” score representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. More than 2,600 U.S. hospitals were graded in Fall 2016, with 844 hospitals receiving an “A.”

Here's what you'll find on the Nov. 8 election ballot

Several Ada and Liberty Township issues on the ballot, in addition to national and state decisions

Ada and Liberty Township voters’ will cast ballots on a wide range of  local, state and national candidates and issues on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

The Icon provides the following information about voting.
• Click here for Hardin County sample ballot.
• Ada north, Ada south and Liberty Township precinct maps are attachments at the bottom of this story.

You may vote early at the Hardin County Board of Elections, located in the Hardin County Court House, Kenton on the following schedule:

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