The Ohio Athletic Conference Presidents Council and its 10-member schools have postponed all intercollegiate competition through Dec. 31, 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
"This is truly unfortunate news for the more than 350 fall sport student-athletes, especially our seniors, who were looking forward to their final season of fall competition," ONU President Daniel DiBiasio said.
"To be sure, such a decision was extremely difficult, and all involved gave it thorough, serious and thoughtful consideration.
It sparkles. Phil Battels of Ada owns a one-of-a-kind classic on four wheels. When you see it, you automatically take a second and third look. He showed it off last Saturday at the Park in the Park. It's a 1950 Mercury coupe. Check out additional photos of the classic vehicle in this photo series. You'll notice the dash board copies the look of the front grill.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - The next Bluffton Cars and Coffee event is Saturday, July 25, at Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main St., Bluffton.
The event is an “informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars," said Tim Boutwell. The monthly cars and coffee event continues through October. It is always held on the fourth Saturday of the month.
Each event is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays: July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture will sponsor a collection for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay.
The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted.
Paint, antifreeze, solvents, and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.
In keeping with Governor Mike DeWine’s State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all ODA employees will be wearing face masks/coverings, following social distancing guidelines, and washing/sanitizing their hands and equipment often.
As the result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to cancel the annual suicide awareness and prevention walks held in September.
The unknown impact of increased community spread combined with distancing and hygiene requirements make it difficult to plan and responsibly hold the events.
“As a prevention agency, we are mindful of our need to support public health efforts that ensure both physical and mental wellness for our community” said Rick Skilliter, executive director of Prevention Awareness Support Services.
On Thursday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a six-page order from the Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes regarding statewide facial coverings.
The order states that all persons in Ohio shall wear facial covering and spells out the situations applying and not-applying to these orders.
