Ada's latest news

Distinguished citizen of the year needs no introduction

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Story and photots by Monty Siekerman
Connie Fleming was named Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the 52nd Town and Gown banquet on Monday evening attended by about 200 people in McIntosh Center ballroom.

Connie is president of the Ada Library board which is now under going an $800,000 renovation and expansion.

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She has been active in the Ada First United Methodist Church for many years and currently is chair of the financial committee.

Nearly two dozen from ONU headed to Dominican Republic

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By Monty Siekerman
Northern Nursing without  Borders will return to the Dominican Republic for the ninth year, helping about 500 people in four remote villages near San Juan de la Maguana with health care that can make a big difference in how long they live and their quality of life.

The medical mission group appreciates donations of materials. See list below -

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Senior Grant Cayot (Roanoke, Ind./Blackhawk Christian) was named to the Ohio Athletic Conference All-Tournament team for his efforts during last weeks OAC Tournament.

Cayot, a back for ONU (12-6-2 overall), was the lone Polar Bear to make the team.

The senior started every game for Northern this season, including making a start in its tournament game against Marietta.

Cayot is an All-OAC honoree for Northern, earning Second Team All-OAC honors in 2016.

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The No. 13-ranked Ohio Northern women's soccer team saw four athletes named to the 2017 Ohio Athletic Conference All-Tournament team this past week.

This marks the first year the Ohio Athletic Conference and women's soccer teams have named an All-Tournament team.

Northern (17-1-2 overall) owned the No. 1 seed throughout the tournament as well as a first round bye.

The Polar Bears advanced to the Tournament finals after tying with Otterbein in the semifinals and winning in PK's, 3-2.

ONU would defeat Capital 2-0 in the tournament championship to claim its second OAC Tournament title in school history.

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The ONU Healthwise Mobile Clinic will be at the Ada Public Library from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Services are offered at no cost to the patient and include immunizations, tobacco cessation, medication reconciliation, health education, and a variety of health screenings.
The ONU College of Pharmacy operates Healthwise. Members of the organization visit Ada and most other communities in Hardin County several times a year, thanks to its partners, CVS and Mercy Health,

Dr. Leah Eiden's office opens at 161 Garau St., Bluffton

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Blanchard Valley Medical Practices, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System will open its new office, Bluffton Primary Care, 161 Garau St., on Monday, Nov. 13.

Renovations to the building are finishing this week.

“Blanchard Valley Medical Practices is proud to bring this service to our patients and the community, shared Kelly Shroll, president, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. The opening of Bluffton Primary Care will continue our commitment to quality care.”

Dr. Leah Eiden will be re-locating her medical practice to Bluffton from Putnam County Primary Care in Ottawa. Dr. Eiden graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

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