April 2015

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Two ONU sororities will have charity events this weekend for the campus and community.


Alpha Xi Delta will sponsor a bake sale to support autism. The sale will be held during a double header baseball game at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at the baseball field.


Zeta Tau Alpha will have its 8th annual Race for the Ribbon 5K starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 26, on the Tundra. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. with corn hole, face painting, games, and pizza. The 5K supports breast cancer education and awareness.

Please click here to register or make a donation.

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In an interview with Tom Miller, Chief of the Ada Liberty Ambulance District, we learned how many runs they make, how it is funded and organized, and how fully equipped it is to serve residents of the village and township.

How many runs do you make?
Nearly 600 annually.

Where do you get the money to operate?
Mostly by billing private insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid. There is an Ada/Liberty tax levy. We receive some gifts and grants. We get donations from ONU, and they work very well with us.

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“Oklahoma!” comes to the Ada school auditorium this weekend.

The popular musical’s performances are Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are on sale at the door and at the high school office.

WATCH A VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Here’s the cast:

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Ohio Northern University has been selected as the primary spring training site for The Cadets, one of the oldest and most honored continuously operating drum and bugle corps in the country.

The Cadets will rehearse on campus from May 14 to June 15. A program of Youth Education in the Arts, the group has members from all over the country and world.

During their time on campus, the corps will practice daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rehearsals at Ohio Northern’s Dial-Roberson stadium will be open to the public. Visitors should park at Wander Field due to construction on Klingler Road.

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April 13th
-          Assisting EMS at ATI
-          Female arrested on a warrant, report taken
-          Handled a juvenile matter
-          Handled a welfare check
-          Assist EMS on W Dobbins
-          Handled an injury accident
-          Handled a welfare check on W Highland
-          Handled a juvenile complaint at McDonalds
-          Handled a reckless driver complaint

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A kindergarten information meeting will be held Wednesday, April 29 from 7-8 p.m. in the  Ada Public Schools Cafeteria. Parents are invited to meet the Ada kindergarten teachers and to receive answers to questions about kindergarten screening, kindergarten expectations, State of Ohio Common Core Standards, and more.

The agenda is as follows:

7 p.m. Welcome & Teacher Panel
7:30 p.m. Tour the School and Classrooms
7:45 p.m. Gather Back in Cafeteria For Final Questions
8 p.m. Departure

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Last Week at Ohio Northern:

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By Cassidy Deckling, Reporter
The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H club met on March 23 in the Hardin Northern Ag building.

The meeting was presided by Holly Wilson and roll call was favorite candy bar. Forty-two members, seven advisors, and thirteen guests were present. The meeting started with recreation at seven, where the members participated in indoor relays.

The 4-H pledge and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Brenna Flowers and Carl Woodruff. Project books were passed out and dues were paid. Alyssa Heldman educated members on how to be safe when mowing lawns this summer.

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Thomas L. McCauley, Sr., 81, died April 20 at 1:25 p.m. at his daughter’s residence.

He was born on June 6, 1933 in Hastings, Nebraska, to Ralph and Irene (Heinrichs) McCauley and they preceed him in death.

Thomas was a truck driver. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean Conflict.

Thomas is survived by two sons, Thomas (Maria) McCauley, Jr. of Corona, CA, Ronald (Debbie) McCauley of Edgerton, OH, two daughters, Sharon (Ed Boehm) Derenia of Jenera, OH, Carol Kay (John)Wilson of Dunkirk, OH, and a sister Mary Lou Becker of Bemidji, MN. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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The Ohio Northern University Child Development Center has received a five-star Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Bureau of Child Care and Development, the state agency responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio’s early care and education programs.

ONU’s Child Development Center was recognized for its excellence and ongoing commitment to children.

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