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ONU staged production of "The House of Bernarda Alba"

The ONU School of Visual and Performing Arts will present a staged production of “The House of Bernarda Alba” by Spanish dramatist Federico García Lorca  Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 26 through Feb. 28 via livestream on freedcenter.com.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, with 2 p.m. matinee performances on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

“This COVID-compliant production explores the effects isolation can have and how challenging it can be to break free of toxic situations when you are so isolated,” says director Cait Robinson.

Blanchard Valley Health System will host a virtual presentation on Breastfeeding.

The program is part of its Live and Learn series. The program is livestreamed from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 3. Viewers may tune in following directions on the above flyer.

Robert A. Williams, Jr., 93, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at 1:09 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on March 1, 1927, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Robert and Edna (Archer) Williams, Sr.  On June 19, 1955, Robert married Mary A. Evans and she survives in Alger.

Robert retired from Procter & Gamble, where he was the first one hired at the Lima Plant.  He was a founder and 50-year-member of the Northwest Ohio Tractor Pullers, where he helped to start the National Tractor Pull in Bowling Green, Ohio. 

Active in Ohio Child Conservation League for 52 years, holding many offices

 Joan M. “Joni” Owen, 78, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at Kindred Hospital Lima.

She was born on Oct. 24,1942 in LaFayette, Ohio, to Robert Chester and M. Imogene (Weaver) Long who preceded her in death. On June 12, 1960, Joan married Myron F. Owen and he preceded her in death on Aug. 17, 2006. 

Joni retired from Allen East School District, where she was a bus driver. She also helped to farm the family farm. She was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. 

Ted Prueter of Ada, announced that he is now selling Medical Mutual of Ohio health insurance plans as an independent agent.

He offers Medicare supplements, individual health insurance and short-term health plans.

He retired after 30 years with the Rogers Agency in Kenton, selling health insurance products.

Icon viewers may contact him at 419-722-4000 for health insurance needs.

Call for an appointment now

COVID vaccination appointments are available for individuals 65 and older at ONU HealthWise Pharmacy on Saturday, Feb. 27.

To schedule your appointment, call 419-772-3784 

ONU HealthWise, 511 W. Lincoln Ave., Ada, is an approved Ohio Department of Health (ODH) phase 1B Covid Vaccine provider. Vaccine supplies will be limited. Eligibility for the vaccine is also determined by the State and our Federal Pharmacy Partner.

You may click here to pre-register

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