By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Halloween and trick-or-treat are on their way. It is estimated that the average American will spend $36.40 on candy for a national total of $4.1 billion. Americans will spend another $4.3 billion on decorations and $4.4 billion on costumes. This totals $13.5 billion for the nation, with the average American spending $115.14 on Halloween.
Compared to Halloween spending, the average insured American spends between $30 to $75 for an urgent care visit for a sore throat, the flu or COVID-19. An uninsured or cash-paying patient can spend between $184 and $365 for a visit to urgent care.
This week, 101 years ago, was Ohio Northern University’s Homecoming Week. The University had many fun events planned for the occasion such as a parade, football game and alumni visitors.
Pictured above are the original gates to the athletic field, located where Heterick Memorial Library stands today.
Also pictured is the 1925 Ohio Northern Football team that played the Ohio Bobcats during homecoming week and came away with a 6-0 victory.
LIMA__The Ada High School volleyball team lost a three-set match to Columbus Grove in the Div. VI Northwest 5 district semifinals at Lima Senior on Tuesday night, Oct. 27.
Ada ended its season with a strong 17-6 record after suffering the 25-12, 25-18, 25-18 defeat.
CG improved to 13-11 after earning a sweep win in the battle of the Bulldogs.
The red and gray Bulldogs advance to the district championship match vs. top seed Parkway (20-3) on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.
Nominations via Facebook, direct message and email
MEDIA RELEASE__United Way of Hardin County is inviting residents to speak up about the people, businesses, food, events and experiences that make Hardin County special with the launch of Best in Hardin County 2026.
The community-wide campaign lets Hardin County residents nominate their favorites for recognition in 19 categories. From the best pizza and burger to the best teacher and coach, the campaign celebrates the people and places residents are passionate about.
Ada started the week off with a Halloween parade coordinated by Circle K, the Ohio Northern student chapter of the Kiwanis Club. Parade participants in the parade competed for best costume with the following results.
