January 2019

Kenneth D. Hopson,  73, died on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at 10:26 a.m. at his residence in Dunkirk.

He was born on Oct. 7, 1945, in Auxier, Kentucky, to the late Earnest and Marie (Webb) Hopson.  On Aug. 12, 1967, Kenneth married Phyllis Van Scoy and she preceded him in death on Jan. 16, 2013.

Part of 2019 Fan Powered World Tour

Tickets are available at harlemglobetrotters.com, ticketweb.com, the ONU Sports Center Athletic Offices. 

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Ohio Northern University and the ONU Sports Center on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 as part of their 2019 Fan Powered World Tour.

Prior to the performance, fans can secure a ticket to Magic Pass, the Globetrotters' pregame event. Magic Pass gives fans access to the stars of the team, an opportunity to learn tricks, shoot hoops and take pictures on the court. After each game, fans can participate in a free autograph session.

Full-service pharmacy with a focus on comprehensive personal care, including the sale of over-the-counter medications

Ohio Northern University's HealthWise Pharmacy celebrates its first anniversary this week, according to Katie Westgerdes, manager. The pharmacy opened in early January 2018.

The pharmacy is open to the public and accepts most prescription insurance plans, including the ONU employer insurance, UMR.

Active Shooter training and free stuff for college students

Who: College Students (from any university)
What: Active Shooter Training & Armor of God - Prepare for the Fight in Mind, Body, Soul, Spirit
Where: County ine Church of the Brethren, 4227 N Hardin Rd (corner of County Line Rd. and Sandusky Rd.)
When: Sunday, Jan 27 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

With enhanced imaging and lower radiation

EasternWoods Outpatient Center, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), recently updated its PET/CT scan technology to improve patient experience. This diagnostic system will allow providers to give more accurate diagnoses with 3D imaging, enhanced imaging with wider fields of view and improved lesion detectability. Additionally, patients will receive less radiation and complete scans in a faster amount of time. 

“EasternWoods Outpatient Center and BVHS are committed to obtaining advanced technology to provide the highest quality and comprehensive care to patients,” said Jill Jaynes, BVHS service line director of cardiovascular and imaging services.  

When was this photo taken? You tell us.

It’s three Poppy Day sales girls. These girls netted $151 in their collection. From left, Janis Hays, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hays; Becky Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Brown and Susan Van Atta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Van Atta.

Jane Hoffman chaired the campaign. (From the collection of Leland Crouse)

His latest book "The Great Gatsby" is this month's adult book group discussion at the library

The Ada Public Library invites you to start a new resolution for the new year. Here's three suggestions:

• F. Scott Fitzgerald invites you to critque his novel "The Great Gatsby," next week at the Ada Public Library.

The book is this month's adult book group discussion. It's at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8. Copies of the book are available at the library circulation desk, in case you don't have your own copy.

• And, don't forget family storytime on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. It includes stories and songs.

• On Friday, Jan. 4, at 3:30 p.m. is coloring club. It's open to all ages and materials are provided.

 

 

Check out the video showing work underway

Extensive work on the Interstate 75 widening and reconstruction project in Findlay allowed the project to reach its first major milestones last year, and work continues as the project enters its third year of construction.

In 2018, the most notable changes in traffic patterns occurred off the mainline lanes of Interstate 75. In October, Lima Avenue closed to through traffic and pedestrians under U.S. 68/state Route 15 for approximately one year.

Here are the Ada school cafeteria January menus

One of the first indicators that the holidays are behind us is that the January school menu pops up on the Ada school website.

School started today (Jan. 2), and for those interested in lunch, it's Bosco cheese stick with marinara sauce. For K-5 it's yogart, green beans and fruit.

The January cafeteria menu is attached.

The low temperature on Jan. 2, 2018, was minus 12 - here's the complete 2018 weather summary

Although Mark Twain is believed to state that everyone complaints about the weather, but no one does anything about it, (**see footnote) Guy Verhoff from the official weather station at Pandora, does the next best thing.

He records it.

And, here’s what he found about our weather in 2018:

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