November 2020

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Lucy Dyer Rowe, 88 passed away on Friday Nov. 20, at 7:05 p.m. at her home in Alger, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 19, 1932, in Jump, Ohio, to the late Seward and Mary (Hurt) Dyer. Lucy married Abe Rowe on Nov. 9, 1950, and he preceded her in death on May 3, 2015.

Was a member of Ada VFW post

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Robert W. Hower, 92, died Nov. 21, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Bob was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Bedminster, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Clara (Schwartz) Hower. He married A. Jean Roark Hower who preceded him in death.

Bob graduated from Bangor High School in Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Bluffton College and later his teaching certificate from Ohio Northern University. 

Regular breast self-exams can help women detect breast cancer earlier

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This column is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
Performing regular breast self-exams can make all the difference in women's health.

That's why adult women are often advised to perform a breast self-exam at least once a month.

Here's what you need to know about detecting breast cancer.

The first step you can take is to know how your breasts normally look and feel. These tests may not be perfect, but breast cancer self-exams can help women stay on top of their health by watching for any changes and bringing them to a doctor's attention.

Cumulative positive covid-19 cases - active and recovered - at 80

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ONU on break – See how covid-19 affected the campus this fall in the graphs below -

Ohio Northern University students left campus today for a long break between the fall and spring semesters.

As covid-19 changed many patterns in Ada this fall, one of those changes was to the Ohio Northern University calendar. In it, the seminar started in early August and ended today, Nov. 20.

 The revised calendar is one way in which the university is following guidance from the CDC regarding the coronavirus. 

From T-shirts to pullover to scarfs and, yes, even masks

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T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, sweatshirts, jackets, pullovers, caps, beanies, scarfs…and yes, masks!

It’s time for a new set of Bulldog sportswear, and the Ada Academic Boosters have a deal for you. Actually, the boosters have 43 deals for you.

The Academic Booster apparel sale is underway now through noon, Thursday, Dec. 3. All orders received will be delivered to the Boosters by Friday, Dec. 11.

This winter’s selection includes all the new Ada Bulldog logos released this fall. There is merchandise for youth and adults with prices ranges from $10 to $50.

Over 10 tables of gently used jewelry

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Heartbeat of Hardin County is having a $2 Jewelry Sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27, and 28, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  at the Heartbeat office, 220 E Franklin St., Kenton,

There will be over 10 tables full of earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets.  All items are gently used in good condition.  Every piece is $2.  There may be a table with higher priced items.  

All proceeds support Heartbeat of Hardin County and cash only will be accepted.

Julie Zaring, executive director, said, “These proceeds will provide funds
to operate the office and help those families who are expecting or have
children under four."

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Carrie L. Slone, 65, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 12:04 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

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Justin L. "Jud" Dearth, 82, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at 7:30 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

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Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Ada and Bluffton  Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.adaicon.com/classifieds.

New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing postions available should contact [email protected].

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Alger Public Library announced its holiday closing information, according to Stacey Hensley, library director. The library is located at 100 W. Wagner St., Alger. 

Closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Closed Nov. 26 and 27

Open back for regular hours at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30

As always, the library's online catalog is available 24/7 at https://ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/alg/ 
and our Hoopla catalog at www.hoopladigital.com  

 

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