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Published September 19Christian Nationalism poses problems for American democracy
Columnists By Ron Lora We hear so much about Christian Nationalism that it bears further examination. At its heart is the belief that America was founded as a Christian nation. And more: our laws and policies should reflect that. However, there are two terms in the phrase.
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Published September 17ODOT requests public comment on roundabout design for SR 81/CR 15 intersection
Regional news Submit comments by Oct. 15, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is advancing a project to improve safety by constructing a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15 on the Allen County-Hardin County…
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Published September 17Antibiotic resistance: More to learn
Health By Courtney Hayes, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team During September 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered the basic substance that evolved into the isolation of the antibiotic penicillin in 1930 by…
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Published September 16Ada Icon news on September 16
Regional news AdaIcon.com news on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Published September 11Deer archery hunting begins Sept. 12 in Disease Surveillance Area
Regional news Counties include Allen, Hardin and parts of Hancock / Photo provided FROM ODNR__Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division…
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Published September 11Deer archery hunting begins Sept. 12 in Disease Surveillance Area
Regional news Counties include Allen, Hardin and parts of Hancock / Photo provided FROM ODNR__Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division…
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Published September 10Hindsight is 20/20: Recent reports for RSV, flu, and COVID-19
Health By Karen Kier Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team The expression “hindsight is 20/20” is attributed to American humorist Richard Armour from an article in The Van Nuys News. The California newspaper was published on February 17, 1949. The term refers to the…
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Published September 09Letter: The future of American agriculture
Letters Check out A commitment to better soil, an Ohio Country Journal interview with Matt Burkholder By Matt Burkholder Allen County, Monroe Township As the American farmer continues to age, is the younger generation interested in continuing the tradition? Are the older farmers…
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Published September 06Weekend Doctor: Diagnosing and Treating Gestational Diabetes
Health By Lori Blankemeyer, Licensed Dietitian Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Published September 05Bluffton Icon headlines, Sept. 5
Regional news BlufftonIcon.com news on Saturday, September 5, 2026 Pirate boys soccer blanks Ottoville Pirate cross country competes at Grove Invite Potent Pirate football trounces Toledo Bowsher
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Published September 04Labor Day weekend pause for the Icons
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Published September 04Labor Day weekend pause for the Icons
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