April isn't the typical football season, but ONU Polar Bears were hard at it on the Dial-Roberson field Sunday afternoon with a spring game (7 on 7) to end spring practices.
To prepare for fall, about 65 Bears have practiced 16 times since Feb. 28.
Earlier in the day they sponsored a free kids camp with for more than 160 youngsters on hand. (Monty Siekerman photo)
From left: Tom Kier, Karen Kier, Kelly Reilly Kroustos
Three members of the Ohio Northern University pharmacy faculty received honors at the Ohio Pharmacists Association annual meeting held recently.
Dr. Tom Kier, associate dean, received the Beal Award for his years of dedication to the profession.
Dr. Karen Kier, professor of pharmacy practice, received the Keys Award given to a person who has made an outstanding service contribution to Ohio Pharmacists Association.
Members of the Ada Tree Commission, with the help of 8 Sigma Phi Epsilon members, trimmed trees in town on Saturday afternoon. From left are Mike Hubbell, Jim Neiswander, Village Forester Terry Keiser, Jamie Hall, Rob Mix, and Jim Meyer. Most of the commission members have completed a course sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which included instruction in trimming and pruning trees. Trees in the Industrial Park, Depot Park, and the right-of-way of streets were made safer, healthier, and more beautiful due to the efforts of the volunteers. (Monty Siekerman photo)
The Village of Ada Tree Commission was honored to accept the Tree City USA award in a ceremony on April 20. The Village has earned the Tree City Award for 35 years.
Ohio Northern University earned and accepted the Tree Campus USA for the 6th year. The ceremony was hosted by the Village of West Unity and its Tree Commission.
The awards were presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Forestry. The Division of Forestry acts as a guiding hand in helping communities become qualified as a Tree City USA.
The American Red Cross of Hardin County is helping two families involved in a home fire on Tuesday in Kenton.
Red Cross volunteers responded to a call for help at the home on W. North Street and provided the families with assistance for temporary shelter and immediate needs such as food and clothing. They also provided the family with Red Cross comfort kits of personal hygiene items.
Red Cross volunteers will continue to work with the family, providing additional assistance as needed and help with recovery planning including information, resources and referrals.
