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Take a closer look at this 1905 view of ONU

Take a close look a this 1905 view of ONU's campus from Main St. A curious element is at the lower left: Pharmacy students hold a sign with a skull and crossbones. Pirates? No. Poisons? Yes. The Icon assumes it's a reminder that "The dose makes the poison."

Hardin Solar Energy project launched October 26

Senior officials from renewable energy leaders Invenergy and Dominion Energy met with state, county and township leaders on October 26, 2021 to officially launch the Hardin I solar project on Township Road 120, Alger.

The initial application for the project was approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board in 2018. Now operational, the project has a capacity of 150 megawatts (AC), enough to power about 40,000 typical homes. The Hardin I project features solar panels with a bi-facial energy collection system on a single axis design, which allows the panels to track the sun from horizon to horizon, maximizing generating efficiency.

October 30 radio auction for United Way

Radio Day for United Way is Friday, October 30 beginning at 10 a.m. Tune into 95.3 WKTN and call 419-767-2500 to bid on items. Visit the United Way of Hardin County Facebook page for a preview of items. ​​

The agency notes that this is an opportunity to start Christmas shopping early and help support 19 community partner agencies listed below.

United Way of Hardin County brochure

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New Leaf open through December 18

New Leaf Garden Center owner Laurie Laird is ready to stop working 50-60 hours per week: “It’s time to stop and smell the roses,” she told the Ada Icon. Laird has been the sole owner of the garden center at 0395 State Route 235 since 1991. This year, she sold the Ada location to a business yet to be announced. At the 927 E Columbus St., Kenton location, new owners will begin operating the shop in 2022.

Ronald Shun was a U.S. Army Colonel

Ronald James Shun, age 56, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 7:55 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born on April 4, 1965, in Germany to Neil and Erika (Matula) Shun. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in California. Ronald married Minda J. Moore and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2021.

Ronald is survived by his two children: Nicholas Shun of Fairview Park and Lillian (Peter) Soos of Marion; a grandson, Declan; a brother, Rob (Mary) Shun of California; and a sister, Diane (Cliff) Bumanglag of California.

Dick Hubbard was President/CEO of Liberty National Bank

Charles Richard “Dick” Hubbard, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 10:25 a.m. at the Bowling Green Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born on November 5, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Richard and Lucille (Johnson) Hubbard. Dick was previously married to Nancy Hubbard. On March 19, 1993 Dick married Eilene Parshall and she survives in Ada.

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