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.
While the primary focus of the Icons is the Ada and Bluffton communities, we are a supporter of "Eye on Ohio, Ohio Center for Investigative Journalism." This article is provided by the Center and should be of interest to Icon viewers.
By Kathiann M. Kowalski
Both Republican and Democratic Ohio lawmakers are pushing to repeal the state’s nuclear bailout bill after this week’s release of a federal criminal complaint against House Speaker Larry Householder and others.
Clean energy advocates say that would be a start, but more is needed to address eight years of lawmakers’ actions to slow the growth of renewables in the state.
By Faith Investment Services intern, James Garrett
Being financially responsible is a very important aspect of life. By doing the right things with your money, you can live a fruitful time on earth from beginning to end. But do you remember when you learned about how to manage money?
Learning about financial responsibility is important for everyone to understand, even children. But how do you teach them?
Children and young adults may find it difficult to grasp the concept of money. But by starting to educate at a young age, it can make understanding the subject a little easier.
The Inn at ONU invites persons for a Saturday morning of “Art in the Garden Courtyard.”
It’s from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 25, at The Inn, 401 W. College Ave., Ada.
Participants have the option of choosing an art project – there’s an option for everyone in the family – as everyone is seated at your own personal 6-foot table to ensure social distancing.
Guests may arrive at their leisure and take the complexity of your art project for consideration when selecting your preferred arrival time.
All attendees will receive exclusive Sunshine Bucks and will be entered into two raffle giveaways.
