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Howard R. Schick, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 8:25 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on October 1, 1928, in Jackson Township, Ohio to Cloyd R. and Mildred A. (Hochstettler) Schick who preceded him in death.  On May 26, 1950, Howard married Colleen A. Connor and she preceded him in death on June 2, 2019.

Howard is survived by a son, Wendell (Diane) Schick of Westminster; two daughters: Cynthia (Tim) Hanover of St. Marys and Linell (Jeff) Hertenstein of St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Linda Schick of Howell, MI; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene (Merle) Gerdeman of Wheaton, IL.

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Today's content swap with the Bluffton Icon: we're sending Bluffton readers our story on Bob Cupp being interviewed ONU's ICAPP fellows. For Ada readers, here's a look at a monthly Bluffton event:

Saturday is the next Bluffton Cars & Coffee show. Organizers note "the weather is looking great, and we're looking forward to seeing you."

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., June 25 at 902 N. Main St. (parking lot of Masterpiece Signs & Graphics)

The event includes:

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By Jamie Hampton and Taylor Dill
Edited by Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension, Hardin County

The 2022 crop has already seen its fair share of stress. But with the forecast of a flash drought and much higher than normal June temperatures, we will be seeing some extra stress that we may normally anticipate for later in the growing season. Nevertheless, our crops are very resilient.

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The Apollo Career Center June board of education meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27. The meeting will be held in Apollo's Board room.

The meeting agenda is attached.

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The Hardin County Sherrif's Office has reported that the Hardin County Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at 340 W. Railroad St. in the City of Kenton on Wednesday June 22, 2022.

The search resulted in the seizure of 6 firearms and ammunition: unmarked pills, 59.1 grams of a crystal-like substance, 21.77 grams of a brown substance, $910 cash, and drug abuse instruments.  A female was arrested at the residence and lodged at the Multi County Correctional Center in Marion.

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Ohio Northern students and ICAPP Fellows Hailey Trimpey and Kennedy Aikey got the chance to sit down with Ohio Speaker of the House Bob Cupp, who reflected on his accomplishments and the events that shaped his career in public service. This interview can be found in their newest podcast episode titled, “All That Goes Into Holding a Political Office.” The hosts dive into what motivated Cupp to pursue a career in politics and what advice he had for young people regarding the political process. 

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