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Dolores Jean Searfoss, age 89, of Harrod, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:12 p.m. at her residence, surrounded by her family.  

She was born on May 16, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to the late John and Nevelda (Hall) Basil.  On September 11, 1955, Dolores married Milan Dean Searfoss and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2023. 

Dolores is survived by her three children: Becky (Gary) Werling of Harrod, Ryan (Teresa) Searfoss of Harrod, and Bob (Kathy) Searfoss of West Chester; two grandchildren: Chad Werling, and Nick (Morgan) Searfoss; four great grandchildren: Charlotte, Beckham, Calvin and Hudson Searfoss.  

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NAMI Hancock County is offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid class on June 2.

Often people feel helpless when they see someone is struggling and just don't know what to say to them or how to help. This is a full day training for anyone who works with, or lives with, or hangs around with youth so they can better recognize signs of a mental health issue, know what to say, and connect them to the appropriate care.

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The Ada Lions Club met on May 24, 2023 to honor new scholarship recipients. Lions Scholarship Chair Robert C Simmons introduced the students. 

The scholarship winners introduced their family members in attendance, shared some of their high school activities, where they were going to further their education, career goals and college major. The Lions Club provided a meal for scholarship recipients and their families.

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By Alexis Nicoson and Katie Prater, Student Pharmacists with Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Eat It was a 1984 parody written by “Weird Al” Yankovic of Michael Jackson’s 1983 hit titled Beat It.  Weird Al was first introduced to the public in 1976 at the age of 16 on The Dr Demento Radio Show. He has won five Grammy awards, written 150 parodies and sold over 12 million albums. Besides his comic parodies, he writes and plays polka medleys of several popular songs with his accordion. His parody of Eat It was about an exasperated parent attempting to get their child to eat. This is not far from reality for many parents and grandparents. 

Did you know that nearly one-third of children below the age of five do not eat a daily fruit or vegetable? 

Making sure children have a balanced diet with fruits and vegetables with less added sugars can greatly impact their health. Some health issues are lifelong, but can be reduced by ensuring children are eating a balanced diet every day. Some of the health problems noted from an imbalance of nutrients include obesity, cavities, diabetes and heart disease. 

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Ohio Northern seniors Meredith Miller (Noblesville, Ind.), Amanda Wells (Mason) and Isabella Orofino (Powell/Olentangy Liberty) and juniors Gabby Monastra (Wooster) and Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) were named to the 2023 Women's Academic All-District At-Large Team by College Sports Communicators.

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Ohio Northern junior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) was named to the 2022-23 All-Great Lakes Region Team by the Women's Golf Coaches Association.

Honigford closed the 2022-23 women's golf season as a three-time Medalist with a team-best 78.8 average for 18 holes through 20 rounds of play. She competed in 10 events and posted eight top-four finishes.

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