Ada fourth graders for several years have taken the Books with Benz reading incentive. “Benz” is really Rich Bensman, ONU men’s basketball coach.
Each fall Coach Bensman and several players on the ONU men’s team visit Ada fourth graders. The visit emphasizes the importance of reading.
Books with Benz reading incentive inspires fourth graders to read. In a men’s game, earlier this week, students who met or exceeded the reading challenge were recognized at halftime after getting into the game free. And, of course, special reading shirts come with the incentive – and the fourth graders are wearing them in the photo.
The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to an apartment fire on South Main Street in Kenton on Saturday.
The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of the families affected, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing.
“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”
The Allen County and Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will partner to host a master gardener volunteer training course for new master gardener volunteers this spring.
The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension countyoffice.
Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge but a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with
others is a must.
Food stamp recipients are scheduled to receive February disbursements before the end of this month and will have to budget their allotment as the federal program is not currently funded because of the partial government shutdown.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for February will be disbursed between Jan. 16 and 20, according to information from Hardin County Job and Family Services. This means that you may have two months’ worth of food dollars on your account this month. The United States Department of Agriculture, the federal agency which oversees SNAP benefits, is closed as part of the partial federal government shutdown.
The Department of Theatre Arts at Ohio Northern University will present the Choreographers’ Showcase Spring Dance Performance onSaturday and Sunday, Feb. 2 and Feb. 3, in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, and 2 p.m. on Feb. 3.
This concert will be a celebration of 25 years of dance performances at ONU. In honor of this special occasion, the Department of Theatre Arts has invited dance and theatre alumni to participate in the event.
Hardin County lowered the Level 3 Snow Emergency to Level 2 on Sunday morning according to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.
In light of potentially heavy snowfall this weekend, Ada residents are reminded that all vehicles parked on an established Snow Route must remove their vehicles from the street for snow plows. Once your street has been cleared, you can again park on the street.
Please note that plows will still need room to maneuver should you find yourself too close to another vehicle that has failed to comply.
According to Ada Ordinance, snowfall in excess of 4 inches constitutes a snow emergency requiring the removal of vehicles from snow routes. Snow routes are indicated by street signs on or near your street block.
Ohio Northern junior Nolan Huey (Fort Collins, Colo./Fossil Ridge) has been tabbed the Ohio Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week for the fourth time in his career.
The Fort Collins, Colorado native recorded four event titles and guided the Polar Bears to a 155-144 victory over conference foe Mount Union inside Hammond Natatorium on Saturday afternoon. The junior swimmer took home three individual event crowns in the 100 back (54.32), 200 back (1:58.32), and 200 individual medley (1:58.53) events and teamed up with seniors Anthony Ferrell and Justin Chapman and sophomore Zach Ayres to capture the 200 medley relay in 1:38.18.
