It's slippin' and slidin' at Ada War Memorial Park on Fridays. That's when ReStore sponsors Water Day from noon to 1 p.m. There's a free pizza lunch and activities. Other food and activities are held at that same hour and place Monday through Thursday until school begins. All are welcome. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Members of the Kenton Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 25 – 26 at the Hardin Hills Shelter House, State Route 309, Kenton.
Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio.
This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
The Ohio Northern women's swimming and diving team was named a Scholar All-American Team for 2015-16 by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.
The Polar Bears had a team GPA of 3.31 for the spring semester to qualify for the honor. In all, 658 teams representing 388 colleges and universities at the NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and NJCAA levels received the award.
To be selected as a CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, programs must have achieved a grade point average of 3.00 or higher over the Spring semester. Top teams were recognized for both large teams (more than 22 women or 21 men) and small.
The Ohio Northern men's swimming and diving team was named a Scholar All-American Team for 2015-16 by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.
The Polar Bears had a team GPA of 3.08 for the spring semester to qualify for the honor. In all, 658 teams representing 388 colleges and universities at the NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and NJCAA levels received the award.
To be selected as a CSCAA Scholar All-America Team, programs must have achieved a grade point average of 3.00 or higher over the Spring semester. Top teams were recognized for both large teams (more than 22 women or 21 men) and small.
Icon photographer Ken Collins said he couldn't resist taking this series of photos during a weekend visit to the ONU pond .on a nice, almost summer afternoon.
After viewing the photos we think you will agree with Ken.
Blanchard Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States for the second consecutive year.
This award comes on the heels of BVH being named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for the fourth time by Truven Health Analytics, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care.
Wanda Mullins, 68, died on Friday, June 17, 2016, at 8:17 p.m. at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born on May 4, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio to Ralph and Doris (Evans) Fry who preceded her in death.
Wanda worked at Wilson Sporting Goods, where she worked as a football lacer. She was a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School. Wanda liked to read and go to garage sales. Most of all Wanda loved her kids and grandchildren.
Wanda is survived by her children: Wayne Mullins of Erwin, Tenn., Mark (Debbie) Mullins of Ada, and Lisa Hemry of Ada; and six grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
