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Several highways in northwest Ohio continue to be closed or monitored due to high water. Highways listed are either currently closed or affected, but closed areas on each route will vary as flood levels change.

Residents should refer to their respective county sheriff’s office for information on local road closures. Motorists are reminded not to drive through areas of high water.

Hancock County

U.S. 224
State Route 37
State Route 235
State Route 568
State Route 12 east of I-75, Findlay, (closed under the direction of the city of Findlay).

Wyandot County

The next PaintINN at The Inn at Ohio Northern University will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, with Marilyn Reed as instructor.

July's picture will be a beach scene that someone can sit on their porch. Cost is $38 plus tax and gratuity.

To reserve a spot call 419-772-2500.

Over 400 readers in this summer's library reading program

By Monty Siekerman
Many prizes, some for every age group, await those who participate in the Ada Public Library summer reading program. More than 400 people have joined the program this year. The reading program ends at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. One can still join to win.

Who is this green monster? Why...it's the new library director, Rhett Grant. Read the story below for an explanation.

Why...it's the new library director, Rhett Grant.

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Who is this green monster?

Why...it's the new library director, Rhett Grant.

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When he interviewed for the job, he was told that, for several years, the former director was slimed at the end of the summer reading program.  And, yes, he had the option to pass up the sliming. But, Rhett is a good sport and chose to be slimed anyway.

Natalie Walton, library youth services director, did the honors. The exact mixture that made up the slime remains a secret.

There is a certain science to becoming a scientist. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly isn’t easy. But for those with a passion for discovery, it is worth every painstaking effort.

Fortunately for three of ONU molecular biology majors, a new on-campus summer research program has taught them just that. Sadie VanHorn, Charlotte Wirth and Jordyn Sanner are the most recent participants of ONU’s Polar Research Experience Program in Molecular Biology. 

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