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ONU students bring forgotten WWI alumni stories to light

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 27, 2024

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More than a century ago—July 28, 1914, World War I erupted in Europe.

Almost three years later, in April 1917, the United States entered the war to defend democracy, sending its sons and daughters to Europe’s battlefields.

Among their ranks were several Ohio Northern University students and alumni.

Last semester, ONU students in an upper-level history course taught by Dr. David Strittmatter, assistant professor of history, brought the stories of these ONU veterans of the Great War, long forgotten with time, into the light.

“It’s sometimes difficult for me to believe that the faces that stare at me from historical photos were real individuals,” said Naje Wright, senior criminal justice major.

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Perry J. Spradlin was a farmer

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 27, 2024

Perry J. Spradlin, age 62, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his residence. 

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Weekend Doctor: What’s a fever?

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 27, 2024

By April Lieb, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center

Fever. A common question for many parents is, “What is considered a fever?” Fever in children can be scary, but just because there is a fever does not always mean there is cause for alarm. Normal body temperature is considered 98.6 F (37 C). In the world of pediatrics, a fever is considered 100.4 F (38 C) per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

A fever helps the body by stimulating the immune system to fight the infection. Other common reasons children will develop a fever are overdressing, immunizations and occasionally teething, although in these cases the fever is typically less than 100 F. 

If your child is under three months old and has a fever of 100.4 F or higher, you should seek medical attention. 

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High speed pursuit leads to I-75 crash in Eagle Twp.

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 26, 2024

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – On July 25, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., troopers with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were on routine patrol when a trooper identified a vehicle that had been reported stolen traveling north on Interstate Route 75. The vehicle was confirmed as stolen by the Lima Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated with the 2017 Chevrolet Impala and the driver of the stolen vehicle failed to stop; a pursuit ensued.

Troopers with the Findlay Post were requested to assist and deployed stop stick devices. The pursuit traveled approximately 11 miles before the suspect vehicle struck the rear of a 2022 Ford F-150 in Eagle Township, southwest of Findlay. The driver of the F-150 pulled to the right berm. The stolen Impala entered the median and rolled over several times, coming to final rest on its top. The driver of the stolen vehicle was taken into custody without further incident.

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Icon advertiser spotlight: Menu display ads

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 26, 2024

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Blufftonite Bassitt makes Olympics debut in Paris 2024

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 26, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Trevor Bassitt, professional track athlete and Bluffton High School alumnus, is representing the United States in the 400m men's hurdles in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, the 32-sport event runs from July 26 to August 11.

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