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Imogene Cope 1925-2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

Anna Imogene Cope, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 9:08 p.m. at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

The name she went by was Imogene. She was born on May 6, 1925, near Kenton to the late Carl and Tressie (Roth) Rapp. On August 10, 1946, she married Joseph Arthur Cope and they had one child. Her husband preceded her in death March 3, 2003.  

She was a homemaker and believer in the Pentecostal Church.   

Imogene is survived by her son, Joseph Gary Cope of Lima.

Private family graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, at a later date.

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Meet Johnnycakes and Nalu

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

Meet Johnnycakes and Nalu. The two friendly Labrador retrievers are among seven foster dogs currently in the Ohio Northern University Polar Paws Program. To watch a video by Icon intern Mana Hashimoto and learn more about the program, click here. ONU teams with 4 Paws for Ability, a non-profit organiztion based in Xenia.

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Polar Paws helping make a difference

Seven dogs currently on ONU campus becoming foster dogs for people with special needs
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

Watch the video by Mana Hashimoto below -
You’ve seen them on the ONU campus and walking in downtown Ada.

The Icon recently checked in with two student leaders involved with ONU Polar Paws. It’s an on-campus student organization teamed up with 4 Paws for Ability.

Polar Paws helps prepare dogs to become service animals by training them in development and socialization.

Icon intern Mana Hashimoto created a video featuring volunteer trainers and officers of the organization, Carah Porter (with her dog Nalu), and Chrissy Kurilec (with her dog) Johnnycakes.

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Tony Simon was retired from Associated Plastics

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

 Anthony C. “Tony” Simon, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:01 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1955, in Allen County, Ohio to the late Sylvan and Wanda (Morrison) Simon. On July 5, 2013, Tony married Linda Ries and she survives in Ada.

Tony retired from Associated Plastics of Ada. He was a loyal Cleveland Brown’s fan.

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Red Cross assisting family at Rawson house fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio responded to a fire in Rawson on Thursday evening.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing for one adult and two children.

Red Cross volunteers will continue to help the those affected, providing recovery assistance, resources and referrals to community partners.

To provide additional assistance Icon viewers may contact Todd James, Fiindlay director, at [email protected],

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It's that time of year again

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, March 14. So, when going to bed on Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks forward 1 hour. “Spring forward” in the spring and “fall back” in the fall. DST continues until Nov. 7.

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