May 2022

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UPDATE: May 12 obituaries for Jeffrey Parkins and Peggy Parkins.

According to Hometown Stations, the McGuffey Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal are investigating a May 7 house fire on Hunsicker St. the village of McGuffey.

The report notes "at least one victim" in the fire, which completely destroyed the home.

Further details are not yet available, while the Ohio State Fire Marshal investigates.

The McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company issued the following message of appreciation on Facebook:

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Three outstanding soon-to-be graduates have been selected to speak at Ohio Northern University’s 2022 commencement ceremonies:

  • Christopher Ellington for the Pettit College of Law ceremony to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14
  • Nathan Oblizajek for the Raabe College of Pharmacy ceremony at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 15
  • Zachary Beaschler for the undergraduate/MSA (Master of Science in Accounting) ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15

All ceremonies will be held in the ONU King Horn Sports Center Field House.

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The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties, also known as We Care People, urges area residents and organizations to "be seen with green" in support of mental health.

A Be Seen with Green campaign will take place the week of May 9-15. You are invited to show off your green  throughout the entire month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.

7 p.m. at Kenton Courthouse

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The Hardin County Astronomy Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday May 11 in the Veterans meeting room in the Kenton Courthouse. 

Those present will be given a draft of the Constitution and bylaws for the club. 

There will be a program by Josh Crawford.  Also, the Constellation Virgo will be
introduced.  Ideas for the James Webb Space Telescope first light events
will be discussed if time permits.

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Did you catch the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Mother's Day countdown? 

It's not too late to do something nice for mom, and you don't even have to leave town to get started. Chamber director Lindsey Walden has suggested:

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By Julie Schloemer, MD, Blanchard Valley Medical Associates

Now that the weather is warmer and you may be spending more time outdoors, it’s a great time to brush up on your knowledge about ticks and preventing tickborne illnesses. Below are some facts and myths about ticks.

Fact: Repellants containing only DEET are not sufficient to deter ticks

Look for clothing treated with permethrin or tick-repellant sprays containing permethrin which can kill ticks on contact.

Myth: Ticks can drop from tree branches onto your head or body  

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Ora Puckett, age 72, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 1:10 p.m. at her residence in Alger, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 21, 1950, in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late Beve and Lena (Mason) Smith, Jr.  On June 29, 1968, Ora married Ellis Puckett and he survives in Alger.

Also surviving is a son, Michael Puckett of Alger; three daughters: Tracy (Steve) LaPrade of Lima, Wendolyn Puckett of St. Marys, and Tabitha Slone of Harrod; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers: Jabe (Jenny) Smith of Corbin, KY, and Ted (Margaret) Smith of Horse Branch, Ky; and a sister, Pat (Terry) Kessinger of Centertown, KY.

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The Ada Ohio Historical Society will host My Time at the Wilson Football Factory with Jane Helser at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18 at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.

Helser will give a talk about her 48-year career at the Wilson Football Factory. In the attached photo Helser is pictured with Peyton Manning, the NFL quarterback who played for 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four seasons with the Denver Broncos. Helser was featured on the television program Peyton's Places in 2019.

View the video at https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=369243813978881

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This year Ada Youth Football sign-ups are open online for K-6 grades beginning on May 23. Practices begin in late July-early August. All players need to register online.

PROGRAMS

K-2 Flag Football

  • $35 registration fee and t-shirt
  • Fees collected at 1st practice

3-6 Grade

  • $55 registration fee and $45 jersey fee if needed
  • Fees collected at fitting

The link below will be updated on May 23 and remain open through June 12.

https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=adayouthfootballk6

National Infertility Awareness Week

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By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Many different cultures have gods, goddesses and symbolic figures to help promote fertility for a couple. Besides Greek mythology, there are at least 33 different cultures that have some form of good luck for a couple when trying to have children. Even my Pennsylvania Dutch background has a barn (hex) sign for fertility. Despite these thoughtful good luck charms, the reality is that infertility is more prevalent than many may realize. This is a topic that many individuals are really not comfortable in sharing or talking about, which can include miscarriages and loss of pregnancy.  It can be hard to find support when many are afraid to disclose the issue.   

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