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Healthwise Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University, 511 W Lincoln Ave., is now providing flu shots during a walk-in schedule and by appointment. 

WALK IN HOURS

Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Lab across from the Pharmacy): 3–5 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday (Pharmacy): 3–5 p.m.

SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS

Monday–Friday (Pharmacy): 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Schedule your appointment here: Schedule Flu Shot 

Other vaccines are also available. Protect yourself and others this flu season by getting your flu shot today!

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SEPT 9 MEDIA RELEASE__Nominations for the 2025 class of the Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame are being sought.

Applications are due by October 15 to the Ohio State University Extension office in Hardin County. Applications can be found HERE under the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Area tab at www.hardin.osu.edu or hard copies can be picked up at the OSU Extension office.

The office is located at 1021 West Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326.

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Melville L. “Roy” Craig, age 93, of Dola, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at  Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on September 18, 1931 in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Melville F. and Cleola (Smith) Craig.

On October 11, 1952 Roy married Chrystal J. Seigneur and she preceded him in death May 7, 2011.  

Roy is survived by his three sons: Terrence (Jane) Craig of Ada, Timothy (Pam) Craig of Ada and Carlton (Patty) Craig of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Craig. 

Roy was a roofer with 5-C Roofing of Ada.  He attended Grace Gospel Church, Ada. 

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Thanks to a faithful AdaIcon.com follower, we have discovered that email updates were not sent from September 4-8. 

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By Cort Reynolds

FT. JENNINGS – The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team defeated Fort Jennings 1-0 in a tight non-league match on Monday, September 8.

The clean sheet victory improved the Bulldog season record to 4-2-1.    

The Musketeers fell to 2-4 with the close defeat. 

“We earned a hard-fought victory on the road against a physically-gifted Ft. Jennings team,” said Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “They were big and strong. Our guys stood tall against them and their size.

”It was a gritty performance,” he noted. “We were able to capitalize on a key moment to come away with a win on the road.”

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By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School girls soccer team defeated visiting Delphos St. John’s 1-0 in a non-league match to commemorate Senior Night at War Memorial Stadium on Monday, September 8.

Ada seniors Alyssa Nau, Emma Lambdin, Jordyn Smith and Alex Gibson were recognized for their contributions before the game.

The Bulldog girls improved to 9-1 with the shutout victory.

The Blue Jays of the Western Ohio Soccer League fell to 2-5-1 after the loss.

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