Amidst the 21st-century trappings of the Ada Public Library, you'll find a 19th-century school desk display featuring indelible student carvings, books including the McGuffey Reader, and empty inkwells. Three back-to-back desks saved space and kept students within an arm's reach of each other. The display is part of Hardin County's America 250 celebrations.
FROM WWW.ONU.EUD/NEWS__Joey Green initially joined the Ada-Liberty EMS to boost his resume for medical school. After a few months on the squad, however, the Ohio Northern University student realized he thrived in the trauma care environment. He promptly switched his biology/pre-med major to nursing.
“Becoming an EMT changed my whole mindset and direction in life,” he said. “My dream job is to become a Life Flight nurse, although I may be too tall for the helicopter!”
Vitamin D insufficiency has become increasingly common among adolescents over the past decade. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports bone growth and helps keep bones strong. Research has found that at least 17% of adolescents and 32% of young adults are deficient in vitamin D, putting them at risk for injury.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Community Foundation has announced the following 165 grants made on Tuesday, April 21.
The Hardin County Community Foundation on Tuesday approved the awarding of $426,000 in grants and scholarships through its annual program.
The Grant Committee reported there were 151 grant requests with 114 fully funded and 37 partially funded.
The foundation plans to have grant checks in the mail to recipients by June 1
The funds are generated through earnings on the foundation’s assets.
The organizations, projects and amounts awarded are as follows:
